Founded in 1976 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), University of Phoenix enrolls more students than any other private university in the United States. It offers flexible, fully accredited associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs in such areas as Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing and Health Care, Psychology and Information Technology. Many programs can be completed entirely online, perfect for busy, working adults. The University of Phoenix also offers on-site classes at more than 200 campuses across the nation for those who desire them.
Thomas Edison State College is a online college geared especially toward the working adult, although any person of any age is welcome to study there. It has a wide array of degree programs and a unique accelerated education program. Thomas Edison has partnered with CollegePlus!, an accelerated-learning program that assists students with previous study and life experiences to take CLEP tests, which convert into college credits that go toward a fully accredited degree through Thomas Edison. The college permits its students to transfer up to 120 credits from four-year colleges and 80 credits from community colleges.
AIU has a large and growing, fully accredited online degree program that offers bachelor's and master's degrees in some of the most in-demand majors: Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Design, Education and Information Technology. Its flexible schooling schedule is a boon for the busy student.
Capella University, a fully accredited institution, issues associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in such degree areas as Public Safety, Public Administration, Human Capital Management, Mental Health and many others. Cappella University also has special accommodations and discounts for military personnel who desire to obtain a degree.