School Profiles
Jones International University - A Profile
Jones International University is known for being the first accredited fully online school. Is elearning for you? Find out.
The Top Law Schools from U.S. News & World Report 2013
Law school may be risky today. Choosing one of the top law schools may give you an edge. We present the top law schools from U.S. News & World Report's 2013 edition of Best Grad Schools.
Best Part-Time Law School Programs from U.S. News & World Report 2013
It's possible to be a working adult and still earn a law degree if you choose a part-time program. We present the top part-time programs from U.S. News & World Report's 2013 Best Grad Schools.
The Top Schools of Nursing from U.S. News & World Report 2013
Nursing is one of the most popular fields of study for non-traditional students returning to school. We present the top schools of nursing from U.S. News & World Report's 2013 edition of Best Grad Schools.
Top Schools for Nursing Specialties - 2013
From U.S. News & World Report comes this list of the top schools for nursing specialties for 2013.
Top Schools in Health Disciplines - 2013
Choose to earn your masters or doctorate from one of these top schools, listed in U.S. News & World Report's 2013 edition of Best Grad Schools.
The Top Schools Schools of Medicine from U.S. News & World Report 2013
It's the perfect storm in the field of medicine. Want a medical degree? There are lots to choose from. Here are the top schools of medicine for 2013 from U.S. News & World Report.
The Top Engineering Schools from U.S. News & World Report 2013
From U.S. News & World Report comes the 2013 list of top engineering schools for grad students.
The Top Schools of Education from U.S. News & World Report 2013
From U.S. News & World Report comes the 2013 list of top schools for education for grad students.
The Top Business Schools from U.S. News & World Report 2013
From U.S. News & World Report comes the 2013 list of top business schools for grad students.
Why Choose the Online Executive MBA Program at George Mason University?
It can be difficult to choose an MBA program, especially an online one. Three students explain why they chose the Online EMBA program at George Mason University.
Saint Louis University School for Professional Studies
Congrats to Saint Louis University School for Professional Studies for winning Best School for Adult Students in the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards at About Continuing Education!
Choosing the Right School
Once you've identified what you want to go back to school to learn, how do you find the right school? Clearly, location and cost are big factors. If you live in a metropolitan area, you've got a lot more choices. Sometimes there can be so many schools to choose from that it's difficult to know which one is best for you.
Invitation to Submit Your School Profile
This is your personal invitation to submit your school profile. Does your school offer continuing education courses for non-traditional students? Then list your school with About.com and tell us all about it. See submissions
All About Bay Path College Degree Completion and Online Master's Degrees
Bay Path College, ranked 27 for "Best Regional College" by U.S. News and World Report, has been educating women in Massachusetts for more than 111 years. With more than 2,000 students from 20 states and 10 countries, the women's college offers single-sex undergraduate and co-ed graduate programs including degree completion and online master's...
All About Colorado State University Accredited Online Degrees
Colorado State University provides accredited online degrees for non-traditional students through its U.S. News and World Report's college rankings, CSU's online bachelor's degrees and online master's degrees complement its degree completion program to offer adult learners flexible options.
All About Finger Lakes Community College
Community colleges are great places for adult students returning to school. Learn about the programs and students at Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, New York, and be inspired.
Accounting Courses at Axia College Online - An Insider's View from Faculty
With more than 100,000 enrolled students, Axia College is one of the largest online institutions of higher learning. Faculty members like Lena Gott, CPA, work to help non-traditional students achieve academic goals.
Ivy Tech Community College Associate Degree Programs - 23 Campuses in Indiana
With 23 campuses, courses offered in 75 Indiana communities, and an online Ivy Tech Campus Connect program, Ivy Tech Community College is the largest higher education system in Indiana. Also the nation's largest CC system, enrolling more than 200,000 students, Ivy Tech locations in Gary, Bloomington, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and more provide...
All About UMASS Amherst University Without Walls Adult Degree Completion Program
The 41-year-old University Without Walls adult degree completion program at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst provides distance education for non-traditional students. Adult learners can earn an online bachelor's degree or take on-campus courses at the 127-year-old land grant university.
All About Western Governors University - Online Bachelor's Degrees
More than 20,000 students are enrolled in online bachelor's and master's programs at Western Governors University, with an additional 1,000 students added each month. WGU is an affordable distance education choice for non-traditional students seeking online teaching degrees and programs in business, IT, nursing, education and more.
Bay Path College Continuing Education for Degree Completion
Bay Path College Continuing Education for Degree Completion
Carnegie Mellon University - SEI Software Certification Programs
SEI Software Certification Programs at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Penn.
Colorado State University Continuing Education for Non-Traditional Students
Colorado State University's online and hybrid programs let non-traditional students combine distance education with on-campus classes. Online undergraduate degree completion programs, master's degrees and more round out CSU's Continuing Education programs.
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Students at Gnomon School of Visual Effects learn entertainment art in an interactive, hands-on setting in a studio-style atmosphere in Hollywood's old Technicolor building. In 2011, 93% of them had jobs after graduation. Read more about Gnomon at About Continuing Education. Is it the school for you?
Ivy Bridge College - Online Associate Degree Program for Adult Learners
Ivy Bridge College, the distance learning extension for Tiffin University, offers online associate degrees as well as the 2+2 program. Adult learners enrolled in the 2+2 program transfer easily for bachelor degree completion after earning an A.A. at Ivy Bridge.
Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana - Nation's Largest CC With 23 Campuses
Ivy Tech Community College enrolls more than 200,000 students each year, with more than 30% using Ivy Tech Campus Connect for online coursework. Ivy Tech Campuses include locations in Indianapolis, Bloomington and Fort Wayne, with 23 campuses throughout Indiana.
Kent State University - Continuing and Distance Education
Learn about Continuing and Distance Education opportunities at Kent State University.
MIT Open Courseware
MIT offers lecture notes, exams, and videos - to anyone - free. Can't afford a physics course? Always wanted to take a class on computer science? Electricity? Biology? You can. Free!
One Day University - Be a Student of the Greatest Teachers for Just One Day
Would you like to be a student of the greatest teachers for just one day? One Day University gives you that chance.
Sierra's Top 10 Green Schools 2009
Green is in. The Sierra Club found the top 10 green schools of 2009 for you. Stimulus dollars are funding 67,000 solar-powered jobs. Get your green degree at a green school and find a green job.
Sierra's Top 10 Green Schools 2010
The Sierra Club surveyed schools for the fourth year, asking 11 pages worth of questions about their sustainability efforts. Here are their Top 10 of 2010.
SUNY Oswego MBA Degree - State University of New York at Oswego Business School
With in-state tuition at $9,300 per year for MBA students, the SUNY Oswego business school offers a Master of Business Administration degree for non-traditional students that is affordable and flexible. AASCB accredited, the school provides online MBA courses and traditional campus classes, with a focus on flexibility.
University of Florida - Division of Continuing Education
The Division of Continuing Education at the University of Florida can boast enrollments of 38,500 students from around the world, by far the majority of the 50,000 students enrolled at UF.
Do you take Continuing Ed. classes at the University of Florida?
If you're one of the 50,000 students at UF, we'd love to hear about your experience. Talk to us. What do you love about going to school there? What advice do you have for non-traditional students?
University of Massachusetts UWW Program - Online Degree Completion Program
University of Massachusetts UWW Program - Online Degree Completion Program
University of North Dakota - Continuing Education
The University of North Dakota, internationally famous for its aerospace program, is also renowned for chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering programs accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). It's also one of the few schools to offer online bachelor's degrees in these engineering programs.
University of Northern Colorado Continuing Education for Adult Learners
Serving more than 2,900 people each year, the Division of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo. provides non-traditional students with a choice of online, on-campus and hybrid courses.
Western Governors University - Accredited Online Degrees
Western Governors University enrolls more than 20,000 students in its accredited online degree programs, including bachelor's degrees and master's degrees. With 1,000 new students enrolling in this online college each month, WGU is expanding rapidly. The average student is 36 years old, with non-traditional students and adult learners the norm...
Gateway to Opportunity? A History of the Community College in the United States
In Gateway to Opportunity? A History of the Community College in the United States by J.M. Beach, the author examines the history of the junior college and CC movement, but with a biased agenda.