Welcome to Ashford University Online
Founded in 1918, Ashford University is devoted to providing degree programs that are accessible, affordable, and of the highest quality.
We offer a broad range of online degree programs at the Associates, Bachelor's, and Master's level.*
Undergraduate Areas of Study:
Graduate Areas of Study:
Whether you're a working adult or someone with an uncompleted degree, you'll find Ashford University is an ideal choice for you because it's:
Affordable: Benefit from one of the lowest program costs available online.
Accelerated: Earn your degree in less time than you think.
Convenient: Enjoy the flexibility of online courses... 24 hours a day.
Plus, you can transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's program to accelerate your path to completion.
Fill out the form on this page to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online degree programs, tuition, and financial aid.
*Degree level varies by program
Earn Your Master's Degree Online
with Ashford University!
Ashford University Online is proud to offer a variety of Master's degree programs in a convenient online format.
We currently offer online Master's degree programs in the following topics:
Today's increasingly competitive job market requires advanced knowledge and skills. Stay ahead of the crowd with an online master's degree program from Ashford University Online.
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Earn Your Degree Online
with Ashford University!
In today's world, higher education is no longer optional for career advancement and leadership opportunities - it's practically required. Don't fall behind the crowd. Take the next step toward your degree with Ashford University Online.
We currently offer online undergraduate degree programs in the following topics:
Whether you're a working adult, or someone with an uncompleted degree, Ashford University can help you reach your goals - and sooner than you might think. That's because we allow you to transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's program.
Learn more now. Fill out the form on this page to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online degree programs, tuition, and financial aid.
Affordable Programs.
Accelerated Degrees.
Convenient Online Courses.
At Ashford University Online, it is our mission to provide you with accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and online degree programs that meet your personal and professional needs.
Choose Ashford University Online and you will benefit from:
- Personalized attention from dedicated faculty
- Accelerated online academics so you can graduate faster
- Affordable program cost - ours is among the lowest available online
- Generous transfer credit policy so you can put the credits you've already earned toward your Ashford University degree
- Financial aid options for those who qualify
Let Ashford University Online help you reach your goals. Our flexible online programs allow you to balance school with work and family. Plus, our classes run continuously, rather than in semesters, so you can move through courses faster.
Fill out the form on this page now to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online degree programs, tuition, and financial aid.
You Served Your Country.
Let Ashford University Online Serve You.
At Ashford University Online, we believe in providing military and veteran students the chance to move forward in their lives with quality online academics.
Join the thousands of veterans and active-duty students who have enhanced their careers through Ashford University. With its own specialized military division composed primarily of prior military members, Ashford University can focus on the educational needs of the military population. Take advantage of more military-friendly benefits available to you from Ashford University.
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Choose from online programs in Marketing, Early Childhood Education, Sports and Recreation Management, Social and Criminal Justice, Teacher Certification, Psychology, Health Care Administration, Communications, HR Management, and more.
Check out these distinct benefits available to the military community:
Affordability
Ashford University offers one of the lowest tuition costs available online. Books, including standard shipping costs are completely covered by Ashford University.
Transferability
Your service and life experience could translate into college credits that will accelerate your degree completion. Transfer up to 99 approved credits, including prior learning and national testing credits, toward your Bachelor's degree. Talk with an Ashford Military Specialist about maximizing credits from AARTS, SMART, CCAF, and CGI transcripts. As an added benefit, Ashford University will request college and military transcripts on your behalf.
Flexibility
With Ashford University, you can enjoy flexible online courses that allow you to study on your schedule.
Credibility
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org)
- Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) member
- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) approved AU-ABC partner
- Marine Corp Academic Explorer participating school
- Selected as a Top Military Friendly University by Military Advanced Education (December 08)
- Strategically Partnered with Heritage of America, dedicated to helping veterans transition into civilian lives
- Selected by the US Army to participate as a Letter-of-Instruction (LOI) school in the GoArmyEd program
Fill out the form on this page now to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our military benefits, online degree programs, tuition, and financial aid.
Ashford University Accreditation
Ashford University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
Regional accreditation denotes a traditional university that prepares students for advanced degrees.
Regional accreditation is important to anyone seeking a degree, because it serves as the recognized standard used to identify quality in American higher education. Credits earned at one regionally accredited university or college can readily be transferred to another regionally accredited university or college.
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Earn Your MBA Online
with Ashford University!
Ashford University Online is proud to offer a variety of online Business Master's degree programs designed to help you accelerate your career.
We currently offer the following online Business degree programs:
- MBA/General Concentration
- MBA/Organizational Leadership
- MBA/Human Resource Management
- MBA/Finance
- MBA/Global Management
- MBA/Information Systems
- MBA/Organizational Leadership
- MBA/Entrepreneurship
- MBA/Health Care Administration
- MBA/Marketing
- MBA/Public Administration
- MBA/Supply Chain Management
- MA in Organizational Management/General Concentration
- MA in Organizational Management/Global Management
- MA in Organizational Management/Human Resource Management
- MA in Organizational Management/Organizational Leadership
- MA in Organizational Management/Health Care Administration
- MA in Organizational Management/Project Management
- MA in Organizational Management/Public Administration
- MA in Organizational Management/Supply Chain Management
Learn more now. Fill out the form on this page to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online MBA and master's degree programs, tuition, and financial aid.
Earn Your MA in Education Online
with Ashford University!
Ashford University Online is proud to offer a variety of online Education Master's degree programs designed to help you accelerate your career in this rewarding industry.
We currently offer the following online Education degree programs:
- MA/Education - No Concentration
- MA/Education - Assessment & Measurement
- MA/Education - Culturally Responsive Education
- MA/Education - Curriculum & Instruction
- MA/Education - Distance Learning
- MA/Education - Early Childhood Education
- MA/Education - Educational Technology Leadership
- MA/Education - English Language Learner
- MA/Education - Higher Education
- MA/Education - Teacher Leader
- MA/Teaching and Learning with Technology
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to become an education leader with Ashford University Online!
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Earn Your Master of Arts in Health Care Administration with Ashford University!
Ashford University Online is proud to offer its Master of Arts in Health Care Administration in a convenient online format.
Online Health Care Administration courses cover:
- Health Care Theories and Concepts
- Economics
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Health Policy
- And more!
Upon completion of our online Health Care Administration program, you may be prepared to take on a variety of roles, such as HMO Administrator, Contract Negotiator, Health Informatics Manager, Nursing Supervisor, Hospital Administrator, and more.
Learn more now. Fill out the form on this page to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online Health Care Administration program, tuition, and financial aid.
Earn Your Master of Public Administration
with Ashford University!
Ashford University Online is proud to offer its Master of Public Administration in a convenient online format.
Online Public Administration courses cover:
- Foundations of Public Administration
- Ethics & Social Responsibility
- Public Financial Management
- Government Budgeting
- Public Policy Development
- And more!
Upon completion of our online Public Administration program, you may be prepared to take on a variety of roles, such as Urban Planner, Non-Profit and NGO Director, Civil Engineer, Personnel Manager, and more.
Learn more now. Fill out the form on this page to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online Public Administration program, tuition, and financial aid.
Earn Your Business Degree Online
with Ashford University!
Ashford University Online is proud to offer a variety of online Business degree programs at the Associate's and Bachelor's level.
We currently offer the following online Business degree programs:
- AA/Business
- AA/Accounting
- BA/Business Administration
See Concentrations- Accounting
- Business Management
- Computer Science Studies
- Finance
- Hospitality Management
- Marketing
- Retail Management
- BA/Business Economics
- BA/Business Information Systems
- BA/Communication Studies
- BA/Organizational Management
See Concentrations- Accounting
- Applied Behavioral Science
- Art History
- Biology
- Business
- Business Administration
- Child Study
- Communications
- Computer Science Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Education
- Elementary Education
- Engineering Studies
- English/Language Arts
- Foreign Language Studies
- Health Care Administration
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Services Administration
- Liberal Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Safety Administration
- Recreation
- Retail Management
- Sociology
- Visual Communications
Learn more now. Fill out the form on this page to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online business degree programs, online business classes, tuition, and financial aid.
Earn Your Criminal Justice Degree Online
with Ashford University!
Ashford University Online is proud to offer a variety of online Criminal Justice degree programs designed to prepare you for a rewarding career.
We currently offer the following online Criminal Justice degree programs:
- BA/Law Enforcement Administration
- BA/Political Science and Government
- BA/Public Administration
- BA/Social and Criminal Justice
- BA/Social Science
- BA/Social Science - Criminal Justice
Learn more now. Fill out the form on this page to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online Criminal Justice degree programs, tuition, and financial aid.
Earn Your Education Degree Online
with Ashford University!
Ashford University Online is proud to offer a variety of online Education degree programs designed to prepare you for the rewarding career that you deserve.
We currently offer the following online Education degree programs:
- BA/Early Childhood Education
- BA/Early Childhood Education Administration
- BA/Health Care Studies - Physical Education
- BA/Health Care Studies - Speech and Language Therapy
- BA/Organizational Management - Child Study
- BA/Organizational Management - Early Childhood Education
- BA/Organizational Management - Education
- BA/Organizational Management - Elementary Education
- BA/Organizational Management - Physical Education
- BA/Social Science - Child Studies
- BA/Social Science - Early Childhood Education
- BA/Social Science - Education Studies
- BA/Teacher Certification Program
Learn more now. Fill out the form on this page to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online Education degree programs, tuition, and financial aid.
Earn Your Health Care Degree Online
with Ashford University!
Ashford University Online is proud to offer many online Health Care degree programs that will prepare you for a career in this dynamic and rewarding profession.
We currently offer the following online Health Care degree programs:
- BA/Health Care Administration
- BA/Health Care Studies
See Concentrations- BA/Health Care Studies - Applied Behavioral Science (Health Care)
- BA/Health Care Studies - Biology
- BA/Health Care Studies - Chemistry
- BA/Health Care Studies - Environmental Science
- BA/Health Care Studies - Exercise Science
- BA/Health Care Studies - Health Care Administration
- BA/Health Care Studies - Health Studies
- BA/Health Care Studies - Human Resources Management
- BA/Health Care Studies - Human Services Administration
- BA/Health Care Studies - Liberal Studies
- BA/Health Care Studies - Medical Records
- BA/Health Care Studies - Medical Technology
- BA/Health Care Studies - Physical Education
- BA/Health Care Studies - Psychology
- BA/Health Care Studies - Sociology
- BA/Health Care Studies - Social Services
- BA/Health Care Studies - Speech and Language Therapy
- BA/Organizational Management - Health Care Administration
- BA/Social Science - Health Studies
Learn more now. Fill out the form on this page to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online Health Care degree programs, tuition, and financial aid.
Earn Your Social Sciences Degree Online
with Ashford University!
Ashford University Online is proud to offer a wide variety of online Social Sciences degree programs in a convenient online format.
We currently offer the following online Social Sciences degree programs:
- BA/Business Economics
- BA/Communication Studies
- BA/History
- BA/Psychology
- BA/Social Science
See Concentrations- BA/Social Science - Anthropology
- BA/Social Science - Applied Behavioral Science
- BA/Social Science - Art
- BA/Social Science - Art History
- BA/Social Science - Biology
- BA/Social Science - Child Studies
- BA/Social Science - Communications
- BA/Social Science - Criminal Justice
- BA/Social Science - Early Childhood Education
- BA/Social Science - Economics
- BA/Social Science - Education Studies
- BA/Social Science - English/Language Arts
- BA/Social Science - Environmental Science
- BA/Social Science - Geography
- BA/Social Science - Health Studies
- BA/Social Science - History
- BA/Social Science - Human Resources Management
- BA/Social Science - Human Services Administration
- BA/Social Science - Marketing
- BA/Social Science - Mathematics
- BA/Social Science - Political Science
- BA/Social Science - Psychology
- BA/Social Science - Sociology
- BA/Social Science - Social Services
- BA/Sociology
Learn more now. Fill out the form on this page to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online Social Sciences degree programs, tuition, and financial aid.
Earn Your MA in Education Online with an Early Childhood Education Specialization
If you are committed to an education career, Ashford University's online Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is for you.
Our online Early Childhood Education specialization covers topics designed to help you:
- Strengthen your skills as an educator for young people
- Learn to design primary-school curricula
- Deliver differentiated instruction to children
- Collaborate with parents and communities
- And more!
The online Early Childhood Education specialization also covers other relevant topics like language acquisition, classroom management, and the impact of families and communities on schools.
Take the next step to launching your career as an expert in child development with Ashford University.
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Earn Your Health Care Studies Degree Online with a Psychology Specialization
If you want to explore basic and complex human emotions and motivations, Ashford University's Online Degree in Health Care Studies with a specialization in Psychology is for you.
Our online Health Care Studies Degree with a Psychology specialization covers topics designed to help you:
- Explore the depths of the human psyche.
- Find out how human behavior impacts organizations professionally.
- Learn leadership and group dynamic principles.
- And more!
The online Health Care Studies with a Psychology specialization degree program also covers topics like physiology, human development and current therapy techniques and theories.
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Earn Your Health Care Administration
with Ashford University Online!
Develop the strong skills and academic background you need to succeed in health care administration with Ashford University's Online Health Care Administration Degree program.
Through our online Health Care Administration degree program, you can:
- Widen your possible career path by building a strong foundation in health care administration.
- Expand your knowledge of health care administration, regulation, and financing.
- Study the latest challenges facing the growing health care industry.
- And more!
The online Health Care Administration degree program at Ashford University Online prepares you for a variety of positions in the rich and dynamic industry of health care administration.
Learn more now. Fill out the form on this page to receive more information from Ashford University Online, including details on our online Health Care Administration degree, tuition, and financial aid.
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Earn Your MBA with a Marketing Specialization with Ashford University Online!
Expand your academic knowledge and develop professional competence in managing and influencing organizational effectiveness with Ashford University's online Master of Business Administration/Marketing Specialization.
Our online MBA in Marketing can help you:
- Discover successful strategies and ideas used by some of today's marketing professionals
- Expand your experience with branding, research, and consumer behavior
- Enhance your critical thinking and leadership skills
- And more!
The online MBA in Marketing program at Ashford University Online allows you to pursue your career growth faster. In fact, Ashford offers one of the most accelerated MBA programs available online.
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Earn Your Social and Criminal Justice Degree with Ashford University Online!
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to get ahead in the exciting world of law enforcement with Ashford University's Online Social and Criminal Justice Degree program.
Our online Social and Criminal Justice degree can help you:
- Explore the unique challenges facing law enforcement agencies in the 21st century.
- Gain expert insight into how the criminal justice system works.
- Discover the social implications of maintaining a just democracy.
- And more!
Accelerate your coursework - and your career - by enrolling in Ashford University Online's Social and Criminal Justice degree program.
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Earn Your Degree in Social Science Online with a Communications Specialization
Build a broad-based background in the social sciences while studying old and new communication methods with the Online Social Science Degree in Communications offered by Ashford University Online.
Our online Social Science Degree with a specialization in Communications can help you:
- Discover the global implications of how different cultures communicate.
- Expand your knowledge of the latest advances in the social sciences.
- Explore cultural diversity from a multi-disciplinary approach.
- And more!
The online Social Science degree with a specialization in Communications at Ashford University Online prepares you for a wide-range of career paths by studying history, culture, psychology, and sociology.
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Earn Your Social Science Degree
with an HR Management Specialization Online
If you are a people person who is naturally curious about the society we live in, Ashford University's Online Social Science degree with a specialization in HR Management is for you.
Our online HR Management specialization covers topics designed to help you:
- Learn how to build a positive company-wide culture.
- Study the latest recruitment and retention strategies.
- Develop new and creative communication techniques.
- And more!
The online Social Science degree with an HR Management specialization gives you the strong background you need to succeed in human resources by learning how to attract the right people for the right jobs.
Let Ashford University help you launch your career in HR Management.
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Earn Your Sports and Recreation Management Degree with Ashford University Online!
Turn your passion for sports into a profession by studying the business side of the sports and recreation world with Ashford University's online Sports and Recreation Management Degree program.
Our online Sports and Recreation Management degree can help you:
- Learn to launch and manage sports and recreational enterprises.
- Explore the latest sports-related marketing and advertising strategies.
- Examine the economics of sports, fitness and recreation.
- And more!
The online Sports and Recreation Management courses at Ashford University Online are taught by successful and qualified instructors with real-world experience.
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Earn Your Teaching Certification Degree
with Ashford University Online!
Become a qualified teacher and learn the latest teaching techniques while earning your bachelor's degree in Teaching Certification with Ashford University's accelerated online program.
Our online Teaching Certification degree can help you:
- Develop a well-rounded foundation in key education principals and concepts.
- Discover different teaching techniques designed to bring out the best in each student.
- Learn how to use the latest technological advances as learning tools.
- And more!
The online Teaching Certification degree program at Ashford University Online allows you to pursue your teaching career at the pace you prefer. In fact, Ashford offers fast-track Teaching Certificate degree programs designed to fit your busy schedule.
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