Are there any reputable online colleges? I want to take classes now, but not from a place that'll look bad.

Question

I'm in the Denver area and didn't plan this out, but need tp take classes this semester. I figure there's no shot of getting in to a place this late for regular classes (not having applied, etc.) I'm just afraid of the "internet class/correspondence course" stigma. Anyone?

Answer 1

The only reputable online college programs are those offered through actual, real live, brick and mortar universities.

The good news is that there are more and more state universities offering coursework, and even degrees, online.

Look at Colorado state university first. If it does not have courses you are interested in its "distance education" program, then look at other major state universities.

Here are some superb links to guide you toward finding the right state university distance education program for you.

Answer 2

the first thought that came to my mind upon reading this post was 1. WHY is college tuition fee is America ridiculously expensive? WHY do colleges need so much money? A college is NOT a company like Apple or Microsoft. My sister will graduate from her 4 years of university soon and the total coast of tuition pee paid during those 4 years....is OMG too much. the amount is almost as much as the U.S. national debt. 2. do colleges REALLY need a lot of money? 3. America is currently facing an economic crisis; it is predicted to be one of the worst ever in U.S. history. So unemployment is a rising issue, the economy is getting spoiled and there are more innocent citizens suffering beneath the poverty line. And i am NOT against the government but the federal government doesn't seem to be sorting it out well. I don't know that much about the ecnonomy, so I learned from my sister (she's a business / economics major) and i can tell that the nation, the economy and so on are all facing a crisis. Soo....i don't know but unless the government promises to like help the poor pay for college or something I strongly suggest that colleges DO NOT raise tuition fees. Otherwise...America will face an even worse educational crisis. Does the stuff I typed make sense? hope it does. And......the good news is that the expensive tuition fee paid to a great college was actually worth it since my sister got a great job 2 weeks before graduation.

Answer 3

I had the same situation. I did some research and found a great online school. It's call Indiana Business College. It's a business/technical school. They do have a number of real campuses where students attend, but the also have an "online campus" where all the classes, testing, etc. is online.

I also checked, they are an accredited school by an accrediting institution that is approved by the US Dept of Education. They have Associates and Bachelor's Degrees.

I went online to get information and they called me right away and did the telephone entrance interview. Their tuition is VERY reasonable and they'll work out a payment plan over the quarter as well, including the cost of your books. They also have a tuition freeze. Whatever you start at (their current tuition) is frozen, providing you attend continuously until you graduate. They do have financial aid advisors that will look into financial aid options, if you qualify.

They're really great. They have been incredibly helpful to me in the 2 quarters I've been attending. They are constantly communicating with me and are always there to answer questions. I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in online business classes.

Check out their website: www.ibcschools.edu

Go to their homepage and click on "online" under the list of campuses. Their online website is phenomenal. It has a ton of information.

Good luck... I hope this information helps you out.



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Answer 4

that depends on what you want to get a degree in. many colleges offer completely online degrees now. if you're interested in the arts i suggest you check out http://online.academyart.edu/ I just got information about them in the mail today and it looks like a really good school, they offer complete degrees online. if you're interested in the arts you might want to check them out.....

Online Degrees/Programs
- Advertising
- Animation & Visual Effects
- Computer Arts
- Digital Arts & Communications
- Fashion
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial Design Studies
- Interior Architecture & Design
- Motion Picture & Television
- Photography

Answer 5

Any online program accredited by the regional higher education acrediting agencies will avoid the stigma that you refer to. One of the pioneers of on line education is in you own backyard... Regis University in Denver.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

My daughter took classes on-line @ University of phoenix.

www.universityofphoenix.com

Answer 8

Kaplan is very good also have site classes.