Some of the best graduate degree programs
online for adult students

An online graduate degree can provide a big opportunity to "re-start" your career. Without an advanced degree, many adults find themselves stuck at a particular level in their job fields. But there are now many opportunities to get a masters or other advanced degree from a truly top-quality college or university, even if you're an adult who has to keep up with work and family responsibilities.

I recommend looking at several different programs to find out more about pricing, course specifics and other details before enrolling in an online program. If you want classroom-based degree programs, just do a school search with your zip code using the link below. Summaries of specific online graduate programs are listed below.  Request a complete program information package from any school listed in the results. It's free and simple!

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I’ve spent a good deal of time researching schools to create this list of best online grad programs. It's a good idea to request course materials from several different schools, so you can look at your options side-by-side. Many of these colleges and universities offer graduate programs in classrooms and online. You might not qualify for some classroom options, depending on where you are located. For a quick list of classroom-based schools available to you, use the zip code search link above.

A List of some top-quality graduate programs online:

The George Washington University
George Washington University, located near the White House in Washington DC, provides both classroom study and online programs, and has several "satellite" campus locations. GWU specializes in working with adults who need real-world job skills, and offers great degrees in:

• Paralegal Studies
• Human Development
• Landscape Design
• Educational Leadership

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AIU Online
American Intercontinental University was one of the first universities to build a deep expertise in online degree. They’ve offer a strong online learning experience, with a concentration on teaching the kind of technology subjects you need to succeed nowadays. AIU offers some cool masters degrees  in:

• Web Design
• Visual Communication
• Medical Billing
• Project Management

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Tiffin University
Tiffin is a school with a very strong focus on adults who want to move forward in their careers. Their graduate-level Masters of Education (Med) program is particularly well-regarded.

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Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon is a Christian accredited university that was started in 1949 to educate students to “lead and serve.” The university offers Masters degrees in education, liberal arts, nursing and business. GCU's online graduate programs and set up to provide  flexibility for adult learners who have jobs and even families to care for..

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Strayer University
Strayer is known as one of the oldest and best established schools in online learning, along with University of Phoenix and Capella. Strayer has expanded tremendously in the past twenty years, and now has over 36,000 adults in their online programs and on 55 worldwide campuses they operate. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredits Strayer, which has great courses for the more business-minded, with degrees in:

• Marketing

• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• International Business
• Information Systems Management
• Education Management

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Walden University
Walden is one of America's best-known schools to combine online and campus learning. They've been at it for more than 35 years. Over 270,000 students currently study at Walden, which offers graduate degrees in:

• Education
• Health Sciences
• Nursing
• Management
• Counseling and social service

Financial aid is available.

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