A popular alternative to traditional face-to-face classes and degree programs is online education. With this type of learning, you can fulfill the courses required for an online degree at online schools, and earn that degree without setting foot on a campus. All class materials are transmitted via the Internet, and communications are carried out electronically. You study when you want, where you want.
More and more people are taking advantage of online learning. In fact, according to the Sloan Consortium, 4.6 million students were enrolled in one or more online classes as of 2009, a 17 percent year-to-year increase. These numbers are expected given the tremendous advantages of online education.
What Are the Benefits of Earning Your Online Degree?
One of the major draws of online degrees is the built-in flexibility. Because you can fit in your coursework around your other obligations, you can work, earning an income, while attending school. This is a huge plus if you have financial responsibilities and a family. Online degrees tend to cost less than those at traditional brick-and-mortar colleges and universities.
The Internet affords you access to a large community of online students, whom you can turn to for advice, help with homework, socializing, and more. Plus you can take advantage of other electronic means of interacting with your fellow students and professors, like online forums, chats, and e-mail. This adequately replaces the face-to-face support garnered in campus-based classes.
Online Schools
Advance your career with an online degree from California InterContinental University. Our accelerated distance-learning degree programs are both fast and flexible, enabling students to complete their degrees in one to three years.
- MBA - Healthcare Management and Leadership
- Doctorate in Healthcare Management and Leadership
- MBA - Project Quality and Management
- MBA - Information Systems and Knowledge Management
- MBA - Organizational Development and Human Resource Management
Study online with California University of Pennsylvania. We offer certificate and bachelor's and master's degree programs in a wide variety of fields that can be completed 100% online.
- MA in Social Science (Applied Criminology)
- Master of Science in Legal Studies: Law and Public Policy
- MS: Sport Management Studies- Sport Management
- Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
- RN-BSN Program in Nursing
Capella is an accredited, online university where you'll experience unparalleled support, join a community of accomplished professionals, and be challenged with rigorous academics. Learn more about our online doctoral, master’s, MBA, undergraduate, and certificate programs by answer a short form.
- DBA - Leadership
- PhD - General Information Technology
- MS - Leadership in Educational Administration
- MS - Social and Community Services
- PhD - Information Assurance and Security
Founded in 1937, Cardinal Stritch University is one of the most respected accredited universities in Minnesota, and a leading university for working adults. Our accelerated degree plans enable you to achieve your educational goals without having to put your life on hold.
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
- Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM)
- Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management (BS-HSM)
- Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRM)
- Bachelor of Science in Strategic Management of Information Systems (BS-SMIS)
Take a new step in your education with Chamberlain College of Nursing. We offer associate, bachelor, and master's degree programs in nursing, plus a doctorate in nursing practice.
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
- Master of Science in Nursing
Cleveland Institute of Electronics offers online distance learning programs that can train you to graduate as a fully qualified electronics or computer professional.
- CompTIA Network+ Certification & Computer Technology
- Introduction to Home Automation Installation
- Associate in Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
- Associate in Applied Science - Software Engineering
- Computer Programming with Java and C#
Take your career to new heights with Colorado Tech ! Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has helped thousands of students achieve success in business, management and technology careers. Learn more today.
- Bachelor of Science in Finance
- Master Of Science in Enterprise Information Systems
- Associate of Science in General Studies
- Master of Business Administration -Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Master of Business Administration-Logistics Management
Columbia Southern University offers a broad range of online degrees and prides itself on its high-quality instruction and affordable pricing relative to many other online universities. Personalized service, along with flexible, self-paced programs, consistently makes CSU a popular choice among online degree students.
- Undergraduate Certificate-Information Technology
- Undergraduate Certificate-Finance
- Undergraduate Certificate-Occupational Safety and Health
- Graduate Certificate-Human Resource Management
- Graduate Certificate-Health Care Management
Work toward your degree online with Concordia University. We offer online Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree programs in educational leadership, and curriculum and instruction.
- Master Degree in Educational Leadership
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (K - Adult)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Teacher Leadership
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: eLearning/Technology Education
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Science
Going to law school as an adult once meant making major sacrifices. Not any more. Our programs offer the ultimate in flexibility, and were designed specifically for busy adults like you. You'll be in good company at Concord Law School.
- Executive J.D. SM Program
- Juris Doctor Program
For over 25 years, the Court Reporting Institute has been training people like you for rewarding careers as court reporters. 90 to 100% placement rates.
- Voice Writing - Online
- Legal Assistant - Online
- Court Reporting - Online

