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SNHU is a nonprofit university based in New Hampshire with a large online catalog spanning business, education, nursing, engineering, IT, psychology and more. It is our top choice for adult learners who want a well-known school with many program options and a strong focus on online support.
Strengths: a very wide range of programs, an established online model, and low online tuition that the school promotes as among the lowest in the nation.
Consider: some programs have additional requirements, such as practicums or licensure steps, so check your specific program.
View SNHU profileUAGC offers online degrees with personalized support. Popular areas include business administration, health care administration, human resources, psychology, social and criminal justice, and education.
Strengths: flexible programs with student support built for working adults, and the backing of a major state university system.
Consider: compare total cost and transfer credit policy against other schools on your list, and confirm current program and start-date details.
View UAGC profileRasmussen is known for career-focused programs, especially in nursing and health sciences, along with options in business, technology and other fields. It lists flexible start dates, which can suit people who need to begin when their schedule allows.
Strengths: a practical, career-oriented approach and flexible scheduling.
Consider: health programs often require clinical or lab components, and licensure rules vary by state, so confirm what your program requires where you live.
View Rasmussen profilePurdue Global is the online university of the Purdue system, with programs in business and management, criminal justice, engineering technology, nursing and healthcare, psychology and more. It advertises a three-week trial of an undergraduate program with no financial obligation.
Strengths: a respected name, a broad program mix, and the trial period to test online learning.
Consider: ask how the trial works, what it covers, and how credits you have already earned would count.
View Purdue Global profileUMGC has a long history of serving working adults and military-connected students. It promotes 135+ low-cost online degrees and certificates across business, cybersecurity, computer science, education, humanities and more.
Strengths: a large catalog, a public-university price point, and deep experience with adult learners.
Consider: tuition differs for in-state, out-of-state and military students, so check which rate applies to you.
View UMGC profileASU Online offers degrees in arts, business, communication, computer science, education, engineering, humanities and other fields, with a $0 application fee advertised on our card.
Strengths: a large public research university, many online majors and flexible start dates.
Consider: admission requirements vary by program, and some majors are more selective than others.
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