Compare Top Online IT & Technology Degree Program Schools

DeVry University

1998

n/a

Email, toll-free phone

Associate (Health IT, Network Systems Admin), Bachelor (CIS, IT, Network & Communications Management), Master's (Information Systems Management, Network & Communications Management), Graduate Certificates (Electronic Commerce Management, IS Management, Information Security, Network & Communications Management)

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

asynchronous (email and threaded discussions), companion CD-ROMs, instructor lectures accessible via the Web

online bookstore, online library, career placement assistance, advising, financial aid services

Worth knowing:

• DeVry's outstanding career advising services -- which includes interviewing skills and resume preparation support -- are available to all students.
• DeVry Online students have access to DeVry's online library and virtual bookstores as well as brick and mortar libraries at over 70 DeVry University Centers, and Keller Graduate Schools of Management locations across America.

University of Phoenix

1989

20

Email, phone (24 hours)

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology; Master of Information Systems; Bachelor of Science in Business (e-Business; Information Systems); MBA (e-Business; Technology Management)

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:

• University of Phoenix was one of the first accredited universities to provide college degree programs through the Internet.
• There are over 17,200 instructors teaching at University of Phoenix's campus-based and online programs.

American InterContinental University Online

2001

24

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

Bachelor's of Information Technology (available concentrations: Computer Systems, Programming, Network Administration), Master's of Information Technology, Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration / Information Systems

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:

• All American InterContinental University professors have advanced degrees.
• All enrolled students have access to AIU's Online Cybrary, which includes access to thousands of newspaper, magazine, and journal articles.

University of Maryland University College

1996

30

Email, phone (24 hours)

Bachelor of Science (Computer and Information Science, Computer Studies, Information Systems Management), Undergraduate Certificate (Accounting-Introductory, Accounting-Advanced, Computer Applications, Database Management, E-Commerce Management, Information Management, Internet Technologies, Object-Oriented Design and Programming, Project Management for IT Professionals, Software Engineering, Technology and Management, Visual Basic Programming)

University of Maryland University College is accredited by 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

Worth knowing:

• UMUC is one of the University System of Maryland's eleven degree-granting institutions.
• The National Security Agency honored UMUC's programs in information assurance (internet security).

Strayer University Online

1997

none

Email, toll-free phone (24/7)

Master of Science (Communications Technology, Information Systems, Management Information Systems), Executive Graduate Certificate in Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science (Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking, Database Technology, Internetworking Technology), Associate of Arts (Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking, Database Technology, Internetworking Technology), Diploma (Internetworking Technology, Security, Computer Information Systems, Web Development), Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Information Systems

Strayer University is accredited by the 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

Worth knowing:

• Many of Strayer University's professors also work in the fields they teach.
• Online students needn't ever set foot on one of Strayer University's campuses. Courses can be completed 100% online.