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Compare Top Online Associate Degree Program Schools
A comparison of leading university programs offering associate degrees in business administration, healthcare administration, criminal justice, accounting, marketing, and other popular associate degree subject categories.
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Baker College Online
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Online Launch Date |
Classroom Size Limit |
Technical Help |
Associate Degree Programs Offered |
1995 |
12 |
Email, toll-free phone |
Applied Science (Computer Programming, Web Design), Business (Accounting, Computer Information Systems, General Business, HR Management, Management, Marketing) |
Accreditation |
Format |
School Features |
Higher Learning Commission (through Baker College) |
asynchronous (not scheduled); assignments and coursework with deadlines; term papers and online exams |
access to campus-based and online libraries; career counseling and placement assistance; academic advising |
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Worth knowing:
- Baker College's tuition is often less than half that of other online colleges.
- Baker College Online offers 33 different online degree programs and certificates.
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American InterContinental University Online |
Online Launch Date |
Classroom Size Limit |
Technical Help |
Associate Degree Programs Offered |
2001 |
24 |
Email, chat, toll-free phone (24/7) |
Business Administration (concentrations: Criminal Justice Administration, Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, Visual Communication) |
Accreditation |
Format |
School Features |
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 |
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Worth knowing:
- AIU Online's proprietary instruction delivery system -- Fourth Dimension Learning™ -- offers flexibility with regards to time and level of involvement in virtual discussions.
- AIU Online offers accelerated degree programs: You can earn your Master's degree in less than a year.
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Strayer University Online
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Online Launch Date
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Classroom Size Limit
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Technical Help
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Associate Degree Programs Offered
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1997
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none
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Email, toll-free phone (24/7)
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Accounting, Acquisition and Contract Management, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking, Database Technology, Economics, General Studies, Internetworking Technology, Marketing
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Accreditation
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Format
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School Features
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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synchronous or asynchronous courses; streaming audio; online labs; simulations
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access to campus-based and online libraries; career development assistance; academic advising; tutoring; financial aid advising
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Worth knowing:
- Degree requirements can be completed 100% online, eliminating the need to ever set foot on one of Strayer's campuses.
- Many of Strayer University Online's instructors work actively in their fields, enabling them to share practical, real-world experience with their students.
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Columbia Southern University
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Online Launch Date |
Classroom Size Limit |
Technical Help |
Associate Degree Programs Offered |
1993 |
n/a |
Email, phone |
Associate of Applied Science in Business, or Criminal Justice |
Accreditation |
Format |
School Features |
Distance Education Training Council (DETC) |
asynchronous (email and threaded discussions), synchronous (chat rooms), online exams |
online library, academic advising, financial aid services |
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Worth knowing:
- CSU students using the Per Course Enrollment system are given course textbooks at no additional charge, provided they pass those courses.
- Courses begin with enrollment; there are no session or semester beginning and ending dates.
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