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Compare Top Online Bachelor Degree Program Schools

A comparison of leading online university programs offering bachelor's degrees in business and management, information technology, health care, criminal justice, design, marketing, human resources management, and other popular college degree subject categories.

University of PhoenixUniversity of Phoenix Online Launch Date Classroom Size Limit Technical Help Bachelor Degree Programs Offered
1989 20 Email, phone (24 hours) Bachelor of Science in Business (9 available concentrations); Bachelor of Science (Criminal Justice Administration; Health Administration; Information Technology; Management; Human Services and Management)
Accreditation Format School Features
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
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  • Credits transfer easily between University of Phoenix and its campus-based partner, which has 190 different campuses across the U.S.
  • Financial aid programs are available for online college courses at University of Phoenix, including the Federal Stafford Student Loan, the Federal PLUS Loan, and the Federal Pell Grant.

Westwood College OnlineWestwood College Online Online Launch Date Classroom Size Limit Technical Help Bachelor Degree Programs Offered
n/a n/a Email, phone (24 hours) Bachelor of Science in Animation, Business Administration - Accounting, Business Administration - Sales/Marketing, Computer Network Management, Criminal Justice, E-Business Management, Fashion Merchandising, Game Art and Design, Game Software Development, Information Systems Security, Interior Design, Visual Communications, Web Design and Multimedia
Accreditation Format School Features
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) asynchronous (threaded discussion, email); synchronous (chatrooms); online document sharing area Financial aid office; student advising and tutoring; access to online electronic library; alumni retraining available after graduation
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Westwood College Online
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  • Students report having been pleased with their online instructors; over 90% would recommend them to others.
  • Each course at Westwood is developed in a three tier approach; involving a subject matter expert, a course designer, and quality assurance measures.

University of Maryland University CollegeUniversity of Maryland University College Online Launch Date Classroom Size Limit Technical Help Bachelor Degree Programs Offered
1996 30 Email, phone (24 hours) Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies, English, History, Humanities), Bachelor of Science (Accounting, Business Administration, Computer and Information Science, Computer Studies, Environmental Management, Fire Science, Global Business and Public Policy, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, Legal Studies, Management Studies, Marketing, Psychology, Social Science)
Accreditation Format School Features
The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools generally asynchronous (threaded discussion, email); synchronous (chatrooms) available access to campus-based and online libraries; academic advising; mentoring; career planning and placement assistance; financial aid office
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University of Maryland University College
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  • UMUC is one of the largest online universities. Over 87,000 students were enrolled in UMUC online courses in 2004.
  • UMUC won a Sloan Consortium Award for Excellence in Institution-Wide Asynchronous Learning Network Programming.

Capella UniversityCapella University Online Launch Date Classroom Size Limit Technical Help Bachelor Degree Programs Offered
1997 18 Email, phone Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Accreditation Format School Features
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
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Capella University
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  • Coursework is completed 100% online. Students receive assignments online, and submit their completed assignments through the same virtual classroom tool.
  • Capella classes have fixed starting and ending dates. Most classes run three months in length, some last six weeks, and a few classes last only a month.

American InterContinental UniversityAmerican InterContinental University Online Online Launch Date Classroom Size Limit Technical Help Bachelor Degree Programs Offered
2001 N/A Email, chat, toll-free phone (24/7) Bachelor's of Business Administration (8 possible concentrations), Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor's of Information Technology (3 possible concentrations), Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Visual Communication
Accreditation Format School Features
AIU Online is a branch campus of American InterContinental University, Atlanta, Georgia. American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees. This umbrella accreditation includes all approved branch campuses of the University, including AIU Online originating in Illinois. 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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  • AIU Online's proprietary instruction delivery system, Fourth Dimension Learning™, provides flexibility in terms of time and level of involvement in virtual discussions.