Founded in Chicago in 1931, this university offers a variety of degrees in a multitude of fields. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Students may qualify for Devry's accelerated degree programs, allowing them to complete the required courses in less time than standard programs. The job placement rate is one of the highest, at 90 percent.
Established in 1976, this university was designed with the busy, working adult in mind. University of Phoenix offers over 50 degree programs in top employment fields including business, nursing, health administration and criminal justice. Degrees are offered at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Students can take courses online, in-class at one of the school's 200 locations nationwide, or both.
Founded in 1970, Walden University has sought to support the academic roles of working professionals. This university offers high quality instruction, flexible scheduling and academic support all at an affordable cost. Some of their degree programs offer face-to-face residencies across the U.S.
Prior to entering the world of online colleges in 2002, Westwood has earned a reputation as a reputable college with 17 locations. This university offers over 25 educational programs including diplomas, certificates and associates, bachelor's and master's degrees. Walden is known for it's small class size and experiences faculty.
Established as an online college in 1985, this accredited university is fairly new to the online field of education. Although Capella specializes in graduate degrees, they offer a variety of degrees at all levels. This university is one of the few online colleges that holds commencement ceremonies for graduates twice each year.
This technology rich online learning environment offers degree programs for an associate's, bachelor's and master's degree. Their curriculum is specifically constructed to meet the demanding needs of the growing field of industries that relies on technological advancements.
American Intercontinental University was founded in 1970. Their online programs are designed to address the varying educational needs of a diverse culture and a geographically dispersed body of students. AIU online has over 50,000 graduates each year.
This online college is accredited by the higher Learning Commission. Argosy was formed by combining three colleges, American School of Professional Psychology, the Medical Institute of Minnesota, and the University of Sarasota. The result is one outstanding online university that specializes in the fields of business, education and health care.
Kaplan University, formerly Kaplan College, was founded in 1937. This accredited university is a part of the Kaplan Higher Education Corp. This corporation is a part of Kaplan, Inc., which is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company. Students at Kaplan are entitled to the library services offered through the University of Alabama's Huntsville Louis Salmon Library. Students can have books delivered or may opt to have articles scanned and electronically delivered.
Based in Michigan, Baker College is an affordable online institution that offers a variety of career oriented programs for both undergraduates and graduates. Baker College is known for it's non-discriminatory admissions process. Students are accepted into their online program regardless of test scores or lack of education after high school.