The University of Phoenix in 1976 as a private university was established by 20 years’ experience with online education. Courses are offered in several formats including 3-week and 5-week modules that condense the 15-week course into a shorter period of time. University of Phoenix Online offers master’s degrees in management, business administration, human resources, public administration and accounting; criminal justice and security, education, nursing and health management, information systems.
Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Collegiate Education, Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee.
Penn State’s Penn State’s Campus, established in 1998, Penn State’s campus became the 25th campus of Penn State University Pennsylvania offers more than 70 distance education programs worldwide. The course provides quality instruction and offers flexibility in scheduling. Penn States World Campus offers Online Master’s Degree Programs in 20 areas. Offerings include applied statistics, business management, adult education, career and instruction, engineering, human resources, homeland security and information. is amplified. Students may begin non-degree classes while completing the necessary materials for admission to a graduate program.
Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education.
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. It offers online master’s degrees in accounting, education, psychology, health information, counseling, nursing, public health and information systems.
Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Kaplan University offers over 100 online degree programs and accelerated master’s degree programs. It offers online master’s degrees in marketing, education, criminal justice, management, information technology, legal studies, health care and of the mind.
Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Higher Learning Commission,
Royal University College for Professional Studies has offered accelerated degrees for the past 30 years. Online master’s programs include business, science and technology, engineering and information technology
Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Commission, Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Institutions
Accredited universities receive federal financial aid and schools often provide specific financial aid. Awards may be based on academic performance, area of study, civic involvement or demonstrated financial need. Contact the financial aid office to find out if financial aid is available.
Source: US Department of Education Database of Accredited Institutions and Programs
