It’s back to school time for the kids and if you have ever thought about getting a degree, going back to school, or studying something new but you don’t live near a community college or university, American Public University might be a great alternative for you.
This past June I took two online courses from the university I graduated from to renew my teaching license. Although it was stressful trying to cram in two semester-long courses in a month’s time, it was so convenient to be able to do my course work from home and not have to take time off from work to go and sit in the classroom.
American Public University realizes how valuable your time is and has courses of study to meet all of your unique needs.
Flexibility, Variety
Unlike traditional universities, American Public University (APU) offers classes on a monthly basis (versus semesters), with accelerated programs and flexible courses that enable students to earn degrees while balancing family and work demands.
APU courses are 100% online, allowing students to obtain degrees from anywhere in the world – on their time, their schedules
APU offers more than 100 online degrees and certificates in subjects ranging from homeland security to management and liberal arts to help students gain the knowledge and skills they need to advance their careers.
Affordability
While parents may be planning for their children’s education, APU enables them to also achieve their own educational and career goals along the way.
APU’s tuition is among the lowest in the country for accredited online universities, enabling it to offer quality, accredited degree programs at an affordable price.
APU’s simplified tuition and fee structure makes it easy for students to estimate and cover expenses:
Undergraduate: $750 for a 3 credit course
Graduate: $900 for a 3 credit course
APU’s overall cost for undergraduate tuition, fees and books is $21 per semester hour less than the average four-year public university (College Board 2009-2010 data).
APU has not increased undergraduate tuition fees in over 10 years and provides degree-seeking undergraduates with their course materials at no cost through a Book Grant program.
APU’s transfer credit program enables students to maximize previous learning and minimize the time and financial investment required to complete their studies.
Quality, Credibility
Many mothers put their career or education on hold to manage family and household priorities. Coupled with an increasingly competitive job market, one way to stand out from the crowd or kick-start your career is with a specialized degree.
The typical expected lifetime earnings of four-year college graduates add up to $800,000 more than those of high school graduates. If college graduates earning higher degrees are included, the lifetime earnings premium is over $1,000,000.
The typical bachelor’s degree recipient can expect to earn about 61 percent more over a 40-year working life than the typical high school graduate earns over the same period.
I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central. Mom Central also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.
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