Compare Top Online Education Degree Program Schools

Capella University

1997

18

Email, phone

MS in Education, PhD in Education

Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

asynchronous (discussion forums); streaming video & audio; online labs; simulations

access to campus-based and online libraries; academic advising; mentoring; tutoring; career planning and placement assistance; financial aid office

Worth knowing:

• Convenient anytime access makes it easy to download assignments, read and contribute to class discussions, and review faculty feedback, whenever the time is right for you.
• Capella University offers tuition breaks and other benefits to our alliance members, including over 120 leading organizations, 20 percent of U.S. community colleges, and all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

University of Phoenix

1989

20

Email, phone (24 hours)

Master of Arts in Education (Administration and Supervision, Adult Education and Distance Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Curriculum and Technology, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Teacher Education for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Education for Secondary Licensure)

The University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association

asynchronous (similar to email); online labs; simulations; one-course-at-a-time for 5-6 weeks each

access to campus-based and online libraries; academic advising; mentoring; tutoring; financial aid office

Worth knowing:

• All aspects of a University of Phoenix education occur online. From registration to coursework, book buying, and administration.
• Over 171,600 people have earned their degree through University of Phoenix's campus-based and online programs.

Walden University

1995

20

Email, phone (24 hours)

Master of Science in Education, Doctor of Education, PhD in Education

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association

asynchronous (threaded discussions)

access to campus-based and online libraries; academic advising; financial services; online learning assistance; tutoring

Worth knowing:

• Walden has over 35 years of experience in non-campus-based instructional techniques.
• Walden offers its students access to tutors for assistance with mathematics, statistics, and ESL writing.

American InterContinental University Online

2001

24

Email, chat, toll-free phone (24/7)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - available concentrations: Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology

American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

synchronous (chatrooms); asynchronous (discussion forums); streaming audio/video; online labs; simulations

access to campus-based and online libraries; career counseling and placement assistance; academic advising; tutoring; mentoring

Worth knowing:

• American InterContinental University has been educating students for over 30 years.
• AIU's accelerated programs allow students to earn their degree quickly.

Western Governors University

1997

n/a

Email, phone

PK-8, 5-9 and 5-12 programs; mathematics, science, social science - B.A., Post-baccalaureate teacher preparation programs, and M.A. programs

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

asynchronous (email and threaded discussions), synchronous (chat rooms)

online bookstore and library, campus library access, academic advising, financial aid services, mentoring, tutoring

Worth knowing:

• WGU was founded by the governors of 19 western U.S. states, and is a non-profit institution.
• WGU touts its faculty mentoring program, which goes beyond simple advising, helping with assessments and course selection.