What are the best online degree programs for the military?

I went to American Military University, really likes the flexibility and classroom. Very user friendly and really good online library.

The University of Phoenix Will not be covered by TA. I completed my Bachelor's Degree with Post University. They are a great school and one of the top business schools.

I would go with an established state school that has an online curriculum. More and more of the private colleges (University of Phoenix, DeVry, etc.) Are becoming increasingly more scheisty. Just double check accreditation levels before eyou choose, so you know if the degree will be worth anything.

AMU , University of Pheonix, but you have to make sure that it's regional accredited. If you was to transfer then your credits can transfer as well.

Sir, I'm glad your experience was a good one. My own, not so much. I would describe it much as you did in your second paragraph. I did actually have to earn my Bachelor's, but I still feel ripped off because I didn't learn a damn thing. What's the point of an education if the only thing you learn is not to pursue an education?

In all seriousness, for me, there's no substitute for in-seat classes.

I would stay away from the degree mills. I am not talking about or debating the quality of the education you receive at a Strayer or Univ of Phx. Fair or unfair... it does not matter how good of an education you get there. It could be fantastic depending who you are grouped with (or so I have heard). However, how that degree is perceived by a potential employer is quite a different thing and what is truly important. I have been on (many) hiring panels with folks who clearly devalue a degree from these institutions. If the purpose of getting a degree is to land a good job, why pay more for a degree from somewhere that is looked at as being a paper mill by a potential employer?

I agree with several of the other posts... your best bet is to use a program that is part of a major university. In my case I went to UMass - Amherst and they were fantastic.

I completed my Bachelors with Wayland Baptist University in classroom courses and then my Masters with mostly on-line. For the Bachelors level, Wayland has challenging classes but give a great deal of credit for military training/experience. I had a great experience with them and would highly recommend their programs if you are looking for a degree in your area of study.

Dear CPT,

I have completed my Bachelors in Business Administration and now four classes from finishing my Masters in Business Administration. If it was not for online I would have never been able to earn my degree. The classes are challenging, but doable.

Kaplan University changed my life and offers many degrees mapped around specific military training. It is Regionally Accredited and listed on US News and World Report as a top online school and Top online for Veterans. It has earned Top Online school by GIJobs, Military Advanced Education and Military Times Edge.

Check out the military home page at http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu/military.aspx?ss=1

CPT (Join to see),

I am currently taking online classes through University of Management and Technology. I like it because it is self-paced and I don't have to worry about school timelines along with work timelines. I enjoy self-learning, but the professors are always available to engage in case you have questions.

As far as with TA, I believe they do really well when it comes to pricing. They give you a better cost than if you were non-military attending the school. They were also listed as one of the top military friendly schools!

The only other school I attended was Thomas Edison State. I am neutral on this school. I just feel like it a school to go to once you are out of the military.

Another thing I enjoy about UMT is that they provide the textbooks free of charge to the ServiceMember, I just have to pay to ship them back once the class has finished.

I'm currently pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration through Capella University. They're accredited and vet friendly. I'm guessing about 40-50 percent of my classmates are former or current military. Capella is a Yellow Ribbon School if you use the Post 9-11 GI Bill. They also offer Bachelor and Masters degrees.

Good luck in whatever school or program you choose.