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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.

Baker College OnlineBaker College Online 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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Baker College Online 		Worth knowing: 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.

American InterContinental UniversityAmerican 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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American InterContinental University Online		 Worth knowing: 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.

Strayer UniversityStrayer University Online Online Launch Date Classroom Size Limit Technical Help Associate Degree Programs Offered
1997 none Email, toll-free phone (24/7) Accounting, Acquisition and Contract Management, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking, Database Technology, Economics, General Studies, Internetworking Technology, Marketing
Accreditation Format School Features
Middle States Commission on Higher Education synchronous or asynchronous courses; streaming audio; online labs; simulations access to campus-based and online libraries; career development assistance; academic advising; tutoring; financial aid advising
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Strayer University Online		 Worth knowing: 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.

Columbia Southern UniversityColumbia Southern University 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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Columbia Southern University		 Worth knowing: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.