Online Degrees

Kennette Orsingher has been working as a nurse for over 20 years. Though she already has an RN, she’s now ready to advance her career by going back to school to earn her MSN in Nursing and Nursing Informatics. Or rather, Kennette has been ready to go back to school for a long time, but the cost and inflexibility of the traditional higher ed system had proved too much of a barrier to overcome. Fortunately, since her first college experience in 1988, much has changed. Want to try an online class? Take two free lessons on us today! More Affordable and Flexible Online Degree Options Kennette considered going back to college over a decade ago, but back then, “a strictly online degree wasn’t possible.” She knew she would need an e ...

By Dr. Latanya Hughes, Assistant Professor, School of Business at American Public University Finishing college can feel like being on the precipice of a new terrain. It’s scary, but it will be alright. I can’t promise you roses and champagne, but I can tell you some things (in no particular order) I wish I knew then. 1. Not all jobs are about money. Your reward may be more in serving others or in following a passion. Am I saying you can’t make money? Absolutely not. Don’t think you are getting your degree and instantly you are making a six figure salary. 2. Set SMART (specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and timely) goals for yourself and stick to them. Keep them in front of you, so they can encourage you to press o ...

We’re proud to introduce 4 new StraighterLine partner colleges: Antioch University Connected, Lynn University, Northwestern Health Sciences University, and Saint Joseph’s College. Welcome to the StraighterLine College Savings Network! When you enroll at any one of our over 100 accredited schools in our college savings network, you are guaranteed to receive full course credit for approved college courses taken at StraighterLine. Ready to get started? Sign up for a free trial today! Antioch University Connected Online Antioch University Connected is a private, non-profit, accredited higher learning institution with five campus locations across the nation. Antioch University Connected is an extension of the institution – offerin ...

Sarah Hoxie wants a career in which she can make a real difference -- and a living. Even though she already has a college degree, she’s made the big decision to go back to school in order to become an elementary teacher. “These past five years I have had a number of people comment on how they think I would make a good teacher, and I’m excited to finally be pursuing a degree in elementary education,” Sarah says of her experience. “There’s something special about working with little kids. They keep me firmly focused on living in the moment and I forget about any worries or distractions I may have.” Ready to get started? Sign up for a free trial today! Determination to Complete a Bachelor’s Degree Like many students, Sa ...

We’re excited to introduce Lipscomb University and Rio Salado College as our newest StraighterLine partner colleges and announce that California Southern University is our latest scholarship partner. Welcome to the StraighterLine College Savings Network! When you enroll at any one of our over 100 accredited schools in our college savings network, your are guaranteed to receive full course credit for approved college courses taken at StraighterLine. Ready to get started? Sign up for a free trial today! Lipscomb University Tennessee & Online Lipscomb University offers an intellectually challenging academic program with a commitment to integrating academics, workplace skills, and faith. The school has a 125- year tradition of li ...