Top Online Colleges and Universities

George Washington University

Founded in 1821, The George Washington University (GW) has consistently been ranked among the top national universities by U.S. News and World Report. Located four blocks from the White House, GW is offering online programs through its graduate schools of business, education, political management, and professional studies.

• Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) has ranked among the top 35 graduate schools of education nationwide since 1997.
• GSEHD has been continuously accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954.
• The Graduate School of Business is accredited by the AACSB International.
• GW offers the nation's first and preeminent professional school of politics, – noted as “The West Point of the Political Wars,” by The New York Times.
• Ranked by The Princeton Review in top 10 for numerous categories including: The Most Politically Active, Best College in the Northeast and College with a Conscience.
• GW schools have the highest international accreditations available to schools in business, education, medicine, law and social sciences.

Boston University

Boston University – independent, coeducational, and non-sectarian – is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. With more than 30,000 students from all 50 states and 135 countries, it is the fourth largest independent university in the United States. For over 150 years, Boston University has anticipated the changing needs of its students while serving the greater needs of society.

University of Southern California – USC

The University of Southern California is one of the world's leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.

Jones International University – JIU

As the nation's first 100% online, regionally accredited university, JIU focuses on the needs of working professionals by using programs developed specifically for online learning that provide the tools to be successful-without disrupting work or family obligations.

JIU's mission is to be an active partner in helping you reach your goals through developing skills immediately applicable to your career advancement. JIU has a strong history with educators affiliated with acclaimed universities such as Harvard, MIT and Oxford who have been instrumental in the development, instruction and assessment of our online curriculum.

Marygrove College

Marygrove College has been a leader in teacher education since 1927. In the past decade, more teachers have earned their MAT degree from Marygrove College than from any other college or university. Marygrove was one of the first colleges to offer the convenience and flexibility of a distance learning master's degree. With over 20,000 graduates from the distance learning master's degree program since 1990, Marygrove has a history of serving K-12 teachers with a program that is relevant to today's working educator.

Marygrove College has partnered with Teachscape, a leader in online professional development for K-12 educators. Teachscape's multimedia online platform provides Marygrove MAT students with an unparalleled course experience. Teachscape allows students to have full access to video case studies featuring renowned education experts and classroom practitioners, as well as interaction with peer and faculty, all online in the convenience of their home or classroom.

Saint Leo University Online

Saint Leo University Online is a leading provider of accredited online education to working adults and is a major global provider of education to the military. The online programs are designed to meet the growing needs of adult students and offer the best attributes of traditional classroom education in conjunction with today’s most innovative computer technology.

At Saint Leo University Online, classroom attendance is never required. Set your own weekly study schedule and “attend class” anytime — anywhere you have access to a PC. Work and family responsibilities, travel, shift changes or commuting problems will never interfere with your studies.