Compare Top Online IT & Technology Degree Program Schools
A comparison of leading online university information technology and computer networking programs offering associate, bachelor, master's and doctorate degrees, with concentrations in areas such as database management, information systems, internetworking, and other computer and Internet disciplines. DeVry University |
Online Launch Date | Classroom Size Limit | Technical Help | IT/Technology Degree Programs Offered |
| 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) | |
| Accreditation | Format | School Features | ||
| 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 | ||
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University of Phoenix |
Online Launch Date | Classroom Size Limit | Technical Help | IT/Technology Degree Programs Offered |
| 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) | |
| Accreditation | Format | School Features | ||
| 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 | ||
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American InterContinental University Online |
Online Launch Date | Classroom Size Limit | Technical Help | IT/Technology Degree Programs Offered |
| 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 | |
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| 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 | ||
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University of Maryland University College |
Online Launch Date | Classroom Size Limit | Technical Help | IT/Technology Degree Programs Offered |
| 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) | |
| Accreditation | Format | School Features | ||
| 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 | ||
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Strayer University Online |
Online Launch Date | Classroom Size Limit | Technical Help | IT/Technology Degree Programs Offered |
| 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 | |
| Accreditation | Format | School Features | ||
| 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 | ||
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