Top Recommended Online Colleges


University of Phoenix is a pioneer in online education. They offer certificate, associate bachelor’s, masters and Doctorate degrees and their courses and curriculum.


Kaplan University has been around since 1938. They offer certificate programs and Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. Currently serving 37,000 enrolled students!


Liberty University allows students to study online, offline or in a combination of both, offering the greatest flexibility for Bachelor’s and Master’s candidates.


Grand Canyon University is well regarded online education institution, with a background that helps it to specializes towards Christian oriented students.


Everest University Online specializes in helping students succeed online and off, with a strong emphasis on meeting today’s demands of employers.


Everest University Online specializes in helping students succeed online and off, with a strong emphasis on meeting today’s demands of employers.

Online Degree Programs : Six Things You Need to Know

  1. The only online degree programs you should even consider needs to be accredited, either on a state or national level. Accreditation organizations can be generally oriented to online institutions (like the DETC), regionally based (for example, the NEASC), or oriented towards a specific career.
  2. Be wary of Diploma Mills. These are non-accredited, usually foreign based “Universities” that offer you any degree you choose for a fixed price. These degrees, whether received online or off, are not worth the paper they are printed on.
  3. Tuition at many online schools can be funded through programs at your place of work, via private and federal student loans, and via grants and scholarships. We recommend our weird scholarships page for college scholarships that are a bit off the beaten track.
  4. Studying online requires a healthy amount of self-discipline. Make sure you have the time and mental energy required to do your course work. While the advantage of an online degree is it’s flexibility, you still need to be able to write papers, learn material, and study for examinations and tests.
  5. Is the degree program accepted by your place of employment? Many people start an online degree in order to be eligible for a raise, a promotion, or to take advantage of employer matching programs. Before you begin the program, make sure your employer has internally accepted the online college or university you will be attending.
  6. Where will the program take place? Some online college programs require campus visits for certain labs, tests, and access to specific materials. Before enrolling in your program, find out if you will be required to attend any location based exercises or classes. If so, make sure that the college has a program in your area.