Online Bachelor Degree Schools

• AIU Online Programs offered: Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business Bachelor of Business Administration - Project Management Bachelor's (BFA) - Digital Design Bachelor's (BFA) - Web Design Bachelor's (BIT) - Computer Forensics Bachelor's (BIT) - Computer Systems Bachelor's (BIT) - Internet Security Bachelor's (BIT) - Network Administration Bachelor's (BIT) - Programming Bachelor's of Business Administration - Organizational Psychology and Development more...

• American Sentinel University Programs offered: B.S. in Computer Science B.S. in Information Systems B.S. in MIS BS in Computer Science - Game Programming BS in Information Security BS in Information Systems Geographic Information Systems (GIS) BS in Web Design and Development RN to BSN

• Argosy University Online Programs offered: BA Psychology

• Ashford University Programs offered: BA/Accounting BA/Business Administration BA/Business Administration - Accounting BA/Business Administration - Business Management BA/Business Administration - Finance BA/Business Administration - Hospitality Management BA/Business Administration - Marketing BA/Business Administration - Retail Management BA/Health Care Administration BA/Social and Criminal Justice more...

• Baker College Online Programs offered: Bachelor in Business - Finance Bachelor in Computer Info Sys - Project Mgmt / Planning Bachelor of Business - Accelerated Program Bachelor of Business - Accounting Bachelor of Business - HR Management Bachelor of Business - Management Bachelor of Business - Marketing Bachelor of Computer Info Sys Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Computer Science - Database Tech more...

• Capella University Programs offered: Bachelor of Science (BS) Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Safety

• Chamberlain College of Nursing Programs offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

• Clayton College of Natural Health Programs offered: Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition Bachelor of Science in Natural Health

• DeVry University Programs offered: Bachelor's - Business Administration Bachelor's - Computer Info. Systems Bachelor's - Game and Simulation Programming Bachelor's - Network & Communications Mgmt. Bachelor's - Technical Management Bachelor's-Biomedical Engineering Technology Bachelor's-Business Administration Bachelor's-Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor's-Computer Information Systems Bachelor's-Electronic Engineering Technology more...

• Grand Canyon University Programs offered: BA Christian Studies Applied Ministry Emphasis: Pastoral BA Christian Studies Applied Ministry Emphasis: Worship BA Christian Studies Applied Ministry Emphasis: Youth BA Christian Studies Biblical/Theological Studies Emphasis BA in Christian Leadership BA in English for Secondary Teachers BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Christian Leadership BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Communication BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Intercultural Studies BS Accounting more...

• Grantham University Programs offered: AS/BS Business Administration AS/BS Business Management AS/BS Computer Engineering Technology AS/BS Computer Science AS/BS Criminal Justice - General AS/BS Criminal Justice Computer Science AS/BS Criminal Justice Homeland Security AS/BS Electronics Engineering Technology AS/BS General Studies AS/BS Interdisciplinary Studies

• Jones International University Programs offered: BABC in Sales and Marketing BBA Generalist BBA in Corporate Finance BBA in Customer Care Management BBA in Health Care Management BBA in Sales and Marketing Management BBA in Technology Services Management

• Kaplan University Programs offered: A.A.S.B.A/Management-Business Management A.A.S.B.A/Management-Office Management Advanced Start B.S. in Business Advanced Start B.S. in Communication Advanced Start B.S. in Criminal Justice Advanced Start B.S. in Information Technology Advanced Start B.S. in Legal Studies Advanced Start B.S. in Paralegal Studies Advanced Start B.S. in Psychology Advanced Start BS in Networking Technology more...

• Keiser University eCampus Online Programs offered: Accounting BA (Online) Business Administration BA (Online) Criminal Justice BA (Online) Health Science BS (Online) Health Services Administration BA (Online) Homeland Security BA (Online) Information Technology Management BS (Online) Legal Studies BA (Online) Management Information Systems (MIS) BA (Online) Nursing RN to BSN (Online) more...

• South University Programs offered: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

• Strayer University Online Programs offered: BBA: Acquisition & Contract Management BBA: Banking BBA: E-Business BBA: Finance BBA: Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt BBA: Human Resource Mgmt BBA: Legal Studies BBA: Management BBA: Marketing BBA: Retail Management more...

• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division Programs offered: Fashion & Retail Management Game Art & Design Graphic Design Hotel & Restaurant Management Interior Design Media Arts & Animation Web Design and Interactive Media

• University of Phoenix Programs offered: BS in Business/Accounting BS in Business/Administration BS in Business/Communication BS in Business/e-Business BS in Business/Finance BS in Business/Global Business Management BS in Business/Hospitality Management BS in Business/Information Systems BS in Business/Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Mgmt BS in Business/Management more...

• Virginia College Online Programs offered: BA - Business Management BA - General Business Studies BS - Criminal Justice BS - Health Services Management BS - Management Information Systems BS - Network Cybersecurity BS - Private Sector Accounting

• Walden University Programs offered: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

What is a Bachelor's Degree Program? (continued from top)

A bachelor's degree program usually takes four years of full-time study. This type of degree is an undergraduate degree and often a stepping stone to a master's program. There are two basic types of bachelor's degrees. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program is comprised mostly of humanities courses such as languages and the arts. A Bachelor of Sciences (BS) degree program is geared toward math and sciences. While Bachelor's degrees can be an end unto themselves, they can also be springboards into a graduate or master's program.

Is a Degree Really Important?

In that last 10 years there has been a 14% rise in the number of bachelor's degrees awarded. That represents an excess of one and a quarter million degrees awarded last year. This rise is largely due to the increased level of competition for quality positions. Considerably more individuals of both genders, all races, and all backgrounds are pursuing degrees. Education is becoming the new leveling factor.

What Types of Bachelor's Degrees Are There?

There are many bachelor's degrees available such as a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc). This degree is awarded for vocational study such as nursing or therapists. A Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) can lead to further education or to an entry level job with architectural firms. A BComm or Bachelor of Commerce degree will be a wonderful spring board into the financial world of banks and big business.

No matter what venue you decide to pursue with your bachelor degree program, you can be sure that the time spent on education is always well spent.