Penn State now offers over 50 online degrees and certificate programs

If you are looking for an online college with a stellar reputation, you might want to consider one of

Penn State

’s 50 online degree programs. While many of the online programs available today come from relatively unknown colleges, when you tell someone you are attending Penn State, they will not give you that blank stare and say, “Where?”. Unlike certain universities that are synonymous with online education, Penn State has been around since 1892 and employers will not immediately assume that you participated in online classes. Several years ago, I applied to Penn State’s online program and I have nothing but good to say about them. All of the administrative staff were extremely helpful and they went out of their way to make sure I had all the information I needed to apply. If you are interested in obtaining life experience credit, Penn State has several methods for doing so (see below). As far as tuition, there are colleges and universities out there that have lower tuition, but Penn State has a great program, and attending this university will most likely be a worthwhile investment in your future. Here are some of the online degree programs currently offered at Penn State World Campus: Graduate Degrees Master of Business Administration (iMBA) Master of Education in Adult Education Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction–Children’s Literature Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction–Teacher Leadership Master of Education in Instructional Systems–Educational Technology Master of Engineering in Oil and Gas Engineering Management Master of Geographic Information Systems Master of Homeland Security in Public Health Preparedness Master of Professional Studies in Community and Economic Development Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources and Employment Relations Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management Master of Project Management Undergraduate Degrees Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to B.S.) Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass Science Associate in Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences Associate in Science in Business Administration Associate in Science in Dietetic Food Systems Management Associate in Science in Dietetic Food Systems Management Associate in Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management Associate in Science in Human Development and Family Studies Associate in Information Sciences and Technology Tuition Students participating in Penn State’s online degree programs pay the following World Campus tuition rates (verify with Penn State as tuition rates fluctuate) Undergraduate tuition: $423 per credit hour for lower-division classes, $454 per credit hour for upper-division classes. Graduate tuition: $581 per credit hour, though there are a few exceptions Tuition a little too steep for you? Check out some other well-known colleges offering online degrees. Alternative means of acquiring credit Penn State has a few options for receiving alternative college credit

* CLEP exams
* Credit by university examination
* Credit validation (foreign courses, or courses at some non-accredited schools)

Payment options Students attending Penn State’s World Campus are typically eligible for student financial aid if they are taking more than 6 credit hours in pursuit of an online degree. In addition, Penn State allows students to participate in payment plans to help students pay for tuition. If your employer will be reimbursing you for tuition, Penn State also accepts payment from third-parties. Transfer credit The Penn State admissions department determines what courses will transfer into your degree program, however, keep in mind that all transfer credits must be earned from a regionally accredited institution (North Central Association, Middle States, Association, Northwest Association, etc.) Student Services Penn State offers a wealth of student services including assistance with financial aid and scholarships, admissions counseling, academic advising, technical support, career services, and library resources to name a few! For more information about Penn State, visit the Penn State World Campus website. Related colleges and universities:

* Boston University (ranked #57 in U.S.)
* Northeastern University (ranked #96 in U.S.)
* Worcester Polytechnic Institute (ranked #62 in U.S.)
* University of Florida (ranked #49 in U.S.)
* Tulane University (ranked #50 in U.S.)
* University of Maryland, College Park (ranked #54 in U.S.)

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