Regionally Accredited Online Universities
There are literally dozens of accrediting organizations in this country for higher education. The federal Department of Education (DOE) has no mandate for accrediting schools; the Secretary of Education is, however, required to publish a list each year of the organizations that the Department recognizes as valid, responsible accrediting agencies. In the eyes of the DOE, there are two types of accrediting associations: those that evaluate colleges and universities as institutions, and those that evaluate specialty schools for their programmatic value.
As an example of "programmatic" evaluation, for nursing school accreditation the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education evaluates schools that offer bachelors' degrees in nursing and above. The American Physical Therapist Association has a commission that evaluates schools offering both physical therapist degrees and the associates' degree in physical therapist assistant. These organizations accredit online degrees in some cases.
For colleges and universities that offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in many fields, the "gold standard" for accreditation is recognition from one of six regional associations of colleges and schools. For example Harvard, the University of Massachusetts, and Northwestern Connecticut Community College are all accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
These six regional associations do list accredited online education schools that have some regional campus identity. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is the established non-governmental agency that grants recognition to all regional accrediting associations; CHEA maintains a database of all accrediting organizations, regional and national, recognized by both CHEA and the Department of Education.
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University of PhoenixAt University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
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Virginia CollegeSet your career in motion at Virginia College Online.
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Location: Birmingham: 300 River Hills Business Park, Birmingham AL 35242 |
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DeVry UniversityCareer-focused education for real‐world results.
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Location: Calgary: , Calgary AB Chicago: , Chicago IL |
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Keiser UniversityFor over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.
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Location: Fort Lauderdale: , Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 |
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South University OnlineSouth University offers excellence in education, online convenience, and more than 100 years of tradition.
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Location: Savannah: 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah GA 31406-4805 |
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Ultimate Medical Academy OnlineBoost your career with an education from Ultimate Medical Academy Online.
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Everest University OnlineManage your career and your life while earning your degree online.
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Location: Santa Ana: , Santa Ana CA |
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Allied Health InstituteAllied Health Institute is a post-secondary vocational school offering a variety of Diploma and Associate Degree programs in the field of Allied Health. By utilizing online learning, students have the flexibility to continue their education from the convenience of their own home. Our virtual classrooms will enable students to attend classes and communicate with instructors and classmates. Students can complete some programs without leaving their current employment or sacrificing family time.
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Nebraska Methodist CollegeAdvance your nursing career with Nebraska Methodist College.
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Location: Online |
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Animal Behavior CollegeInterested in a career as a professional dog trainer? Animal Behavior College is the place to start.
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Location: Northridge: 9249 Reseda Blvd, Northridge CA 91324 |
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