Online Community Colleges

Established nearly 50 years ago, Laramie County Community College has been provided its students with the tools they need for educational success at an affordable price. In additional to the comprehensive traditional education provided at the LCCC campus, students may choose to complete their coursework in an online format. In addition to the education provided through their programs curriculum, online students will also develop self-motivation and time-management skills that will lead to success in their future careers. Online courses are of the same quality as on-campus courses, and will be taught by experienced faculty members.

By utilizing an online education at Western Wyoming Community College, students are able to earn their degree in a quick and convenient manner. Distance learning affords the student with the opportunity to take charge of their own learning; online learners often come out of their programs with a strong sense of self-motivation and initiative. Online students at Western Wyoming will also have access to numerous student services provided on-campus and online, including technical support and tutoring. Students will also be able to meet with academic advisors to ensure that they are on the right track to graduation.

Because online students studying at Kansas City Kansas Community College have access to their coursework at all hours of the day, they will be able to study and submit their assignments whenever is most convenient for them. While online learning is not for everybody, the experienced faculty at KCKCC is prepared to assist all enrolled students in meeting their goals. Whether a student is enrolled in traditional classes, online classes, or hybrid classes, they will be able to make use of the KCKCC campus student resources. KCKCC offers a higher education experience at an affordable price, but financial aid is available to any qualifying student.

Dakota College at Bottineau was established more than 100 years ago, but in the last few decades it has offered comprehensive online learning in addition to its traditional courses. Students attending Dakota College have the opportunity to select from more than 100 classes, and may also choose one of 25 degree programs that can be completed entirely online. In many ways an online student at Dakota College will receive the same experience as a traditional student; they will still be able to apply for financial aid and scholarships, they will still have access to the same student services, and they will be taught by the same experienced faculty.

Whether a student is interested in a fully online degree program or simply taking a few online classes to open up their schedule, Tulsa Community College will provide all academic services that will ensure their success. Online students will be able to work from a location that they are comfortable with, cutting back on the costs of transportation. While online learning does not allow students to entirely build their schedule, it does allow them to develop time-management skills and approach their studies at when they see fit. If a student is interested in splitting their time between campus and home with a hybrid program, they may also wish to consider one of Tulsa CC’s numerous student organizations.

Mesa Community College provides its students with the opportunity to select from more than 500 online courses to work through their degree program. There are 20 degrees available at MCC that can be completed entirely online, each of which is designed with busy students in mind. Just like on-campus classes at MCC, online classes are fully accredited. Online classes also afford students with the same opportunities for transfer as traditional classes, allowing them to complete their education at their desired institution without worrying about having to backtrack their education. MCC provides its online students with several services and tools to aid in their success.

By utilizing East Mississippi Community College’s online learning options, students will be able to approach their education without worrying about time constraints. These programs are created with the busy student in mind, and work to provide the resources that will guarantee their success. Online classes offer the same credit, the same opportunities for transfer, and are taught be the same faculty as traditional courses, but also provide the added benefit of time-management. Online graduates will also be able to make use of any alumni benefits available. Financial aid may be awarded to any qualifying student, online or in-person.

Non-traditional learners can use the online and distance learning programs at Frank Phillips College to their advantage by enrolling in courses that work with their busy schedules. Delivered entirely through a web-based format, online courses at FPC allow students to complete courses entirely at a distance. Students can contact their instructors and peers through online mediums such as discussion boards, email and online announcements when and where is most convenient for them. Distance learners also have access to online academic advising, counseling, and tutoring services to help them succeed in their courses.

Distance learners have access to over 250 courses and entire associate degrees that can be completed entirely online through Hutchinson Community College’s OnlineEd program. The online programs at HCC are designed to help students complete their education while fulfilling other time commitments such as career and family obligations. Since online courses may require technical troubleshooting, the school offers technical support services as well as a list of minimum technical requirements for academic success. Students will complete all course work through Canvas (LearningZone) where they will also participate in course discussions, submit assignments and receive grades.

At Odessa College, online learners can complete courses that are designed to help them complete their academic in an efficient and beneficial way. Through the Ed2Go program, courses are six-weeks in length and taught by experienced instructors. Both professional training and leisure learning options are available. Generous amounts of scholarships, state and federal aid is also available for students that need help funding their education. The school also waives tuition for the first three credit hours for eligible students with the “First Course is Free” discount.

Because earning a degree is a time-consuming pursuit, Western Oklahoma State College offers online degree programs to make getting a college education an approachable goal. Online students will complete all of their work from an online hub, allowing them to access all of their coursework at any time of the day. Online students will build a social community with each other through discussion boards and group chats. Students will also be able to receive one-on-one time with their instructor through video conferences. Online students at Western Oklahoma State College will be able to make use of online tech support whenever they need it.

Students can complete college courses entirely at a distance through one of the online programs at Barton Community College. The school offers three different distance programs: BARTonline, eduKan and K-State at Barton. BARTonline gives students the opportunity to complete courses in areas such as military studies, pre-nursing and business administration. Partnering with neighboring colleges, students can also complete associate degrees at various colleges online. Finally, K-State at Barton allows students to earn their bachelor’s or master’s degree from Kansas State University through an online format.

The online program at Cochise College is designed to provide accessible learning for all students while maintaining quality academics. Upon successful program completion, students may be eligible to enter a career in their respective field of study or transfer their credits to one of Arizona’s state universities. Online programs are completed through the online learning system, Moodle, which is accessed through the school’s portal, MyCochise. Students can access their courses online at all hours of the day which allows them to meet other time obligations.

Students are able to pursue their degrees and complete individual courses entirely at a distance at Sheridan College. With over 200 courses offered online, students are able to study when and where is most convenient for them. All courses are taught by experienced faculty who are trained to support students in a virtual classroom and are responsive to student questions. To prepare for their online courses, students can purchase required course textbooks and other course material from the campus bookstore or other locations.

Northeast Community College was launched in 1973. Most of the college's student population comes from the northeast Nebraska area. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the public, two-year college offers adults opportunities to earn online associate degrees in fields like business, social sciences, education, criminal justice and general studies. Certificates and diplomas are other online credentials that adults can earn from Northeast Community College. A web-based student orientation video introduces students to the school's online system. An online advisor is the main point of contact for class registration. Career services, academic counseling and a testing center are support services for virtual learners.

Allen Community College offers comprehensive and quality online learning options that are designed to cater to a diverse population of students. Online programs are a great way for students to pursue their education while fulfilling other time commitments such as work or family duties. After program completion, students are able to transfer their credits to qualifying schools in order to continue their undergraduate career. Online offerings at ACC are reported to be both challenging and beneficial to distance learners. Student resources for online students include access to the school’s library, writing lab, technical support and free downloadable content that may help them stay on track for academic success.

Adults living in the Shoreline, Washington area and abroad have more than 25 online degree and certificate programs to choose from. Associate in Applied Arts and Associate in Sciences degrees are awarded in accounting, business, criminal justice, business technology, health information technology and early childhood educator. The college's Associate of Arts university transfer degrees are in 10 concentrations. Shoreline Community College has agreements with four-year schools that allow these 10 degrees to be transferred into bachelor's degree programs at approved schools. Students taking online courses can expect to learn via videos, discussion forums and Massive Open Online Courses.

Online learning options at Panola college include degree and certificate programs in areas such as business, nursing, teaching, computer information, and medical technology. Before their online classes being, students are encouraged to become familiar with the online classroom as well as be informed about deadlines and required course materials. eLearners have access to academic support services such as technological support services, testing centers, and all library resources. This allows students to receive the same quality of education and support as their on-campus peers.

Rio Salado College is member of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Instructors at the college teach more than 600 online courses. Career fields that these courses spotlight include accounting, teacher education, public administration, web design and organizational management. Class schedules operate on a semester basis. RioLearn, the college's online portal, is compatible with Mac and PC computers. Housed inside RioLearn are a class syllabus, class assignments and student services. Students submit completed assignments through RioPace. To allow students to get acclimated to the Rio learning management systems, Rio Salado College lets new and prospective students test out the platforms.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College opened its doors in 1985. Nearly 19,000 students take classroom and online courses from the college each year. eLearning classes are fully online, hybrid and blended. Canvas is the management system that delivers lectures and written class materials. Many of the school's courses are fully online. Completion of an associate degree requires some on campus learning. Depending on the major or course, new students may be required to go through student orientation before they start taking an online class. Smart Measure and Equiz are used to test how prepared students are for online classes.

Online learning through North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) includes degree programs in architectural drafting and estimating, business technology management, health information, journey worker, marketing management, medical coding, mobile application development, pharmacy technician, technical studies and web design. NDSCS was founded in 1903 and is one of the oldest two-year residential colleges. Approximately 99 percent of the 2015 graduates were employed following graduation. NDSCS is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and through the Higher Learning Commission through the Academic Quality Improvement Program pathway.

Students who wish to pursue online programs, Williston State College (WSC) is a two-year public community college in North Dakota that offers 12 different online degree or certificates. Learning options include interactive video network (IVN), which gives students video access to instructors and fully online courses. IVN undergraduate degree programs include business administration, elementary education, and early childhood education. Online learning programs include accounting, business management, speech language pathology and general arts and sciences. WSC utilizes Moodle, Blackboard Collaborate and Tegrity as their learning management systems. The college operates under the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education.

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a two-year college located in Gardner, MA, that recently celebrated 50 years of being an educational institution. MWCC offers over 70 programs, degrees and certificates with a wide variety of classes offered in a fully online format. MWCC utilizes Blackboard as the learning management system that delivers course content, students should expect to spend up to 12 hours each week studying for online courses. Courses are a semester in length and can be completed in two years, with the option of completing additional credits toward a bachelor degree at an eligible four-year degree institution.

Distance education through Central Texas College includes online courses, blended courses and multimedia courses. Online courses require students to complete coursework through the Blackboard learning management system. Blended courses combine both virtual learning and face-to-face interaction. No more than 85 percent of the instruction occurs virtually in blended courses. Multimedia courses are offered at specific campus locations and are designed to help students who do not have access to reliable internet. The distance education programs include six sigma, web development, interior design, writing grant proposals and weatherization energy auditing. Central Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Lake Region State College (LRSC) is a two-year community college located in Devils Lake, ND, and the online campus is part of the North Dakota University System Online (NDSUO) and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Online degree programs include an associate in arts, accounting/business administration, early childhood education, fitness trainer technician, law enforcement and speech language pathology assistant. Courses are flexible and can be completed any time and anywhere, depending on the student’s schedule. Students who wish to earn their bachelor’s degree can earn the first two years at LRSC and continue on by transferring credits to Mayville State University.

The online campus with Grayson College gives students the option of obtaining a two-year degree from anywhere, and on their own time frame. Grayson College currently offers the following programs completely online: criminal justice, child development, education and general studies associate of science degree (available for transfer). The online campus at Grayson utilizes Canvas as their learning management system. Students who either graduate after two years or who transfer to a senior institution enjoy a 97 percent placement rate upon leaving Grayson College. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Metropolitan Community College (MCC) is a two-year college located in Nebraska that offers a variety of online degree programs, including business management, computer science, criminal justice, early childhood education, healthcare administration, information technology, liberal arts and office technology. Students have the opportunity to set their own schedule and complete the coursework whenever it’s convenient. Course offerings begin in September, December, March and June. The online classes are delivered through a partnership with Ed2Go, ProTrain and VisionPoint. MCC is an approved member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).

Online associate’s degree programs are available to students through Navarro College in Corsicana, TX. Students can choose from eight different undergraduate programs, including business administration, business, criminal justice, English, general studies, psychology, sociology and speech. In addition, a number of classes are offered in a hybrid format, which combines traditional classroom learning with online teaching. Navarro offers the SmarterMeasure tool, which students can use to determine their overall readiness for online degree programs. Students of Navarro also have access to the Virtual College of Texas (VCT), a collaborative for all two-year Texas community colleges that helps students gain access to courses not provided by Navarro.

Trinity Valley Community College is a two-year educational institution located in Athens, TX, with satellite locations in Kaufman, Palestine and Terrell. For students who wish to pursue a degree program at their own pace and from any location, Trinity Valley offers a number of courses both online and as a hybrid that combines both traditional face-to-face learning and virtual teaching. Class sessions start monthly and are offered in six-week formats. Degree programs include accounting and finance, business, college readiness, computer applications, design and composition, health care, language arts, law, personal development, education, technology and writing and publishing.

Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, NV, has a partnership with Ed2Go to provide a number of online degree programs, including arts and design, business, computer applications, computer programming, construction, health and fitness, hospitality, information technology, language, legal, teacher professional development and writing. More than 25,000 students attend credit and non-credit courses with TMCC at five different educational sites and 20 community locations. And 95 percent of all graduates remain in Nevada upon completion of their degree programs and enjoy a high job placement rate.

Students enrolled at Tyler Junior College (TJC) can choose from many award-winning online degree programs that are fully accredited. The college offers 11 different programs that are fully online, including business, business management, criminal justice, economics, education, English, general studies, psychology, public administration, sociology and social work. In addition, there are also six programs that are considered a hybrid format, which requires some in-person instruction. These programs include business management – bookkeeping, child development, environmental science, health information technology, medical office management and paralegal. TJC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

For students who wish to pursue an education with Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), they can choose from over 30 different programs available for both undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees. The online courses are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week which means students can access coursework on their own time, however, some courses do require you to be online at a specific time. ENMU utilizes both Blackboard and Mediasite as their learning management systems. ENMU is New Mexico’s largest comprehensive university with a four-year campus in Portales, and two-year campuses in Roswell and Ruidoso.

Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) is a member of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium (ICCOC), which gives students an advanced degree of options for online courses. Students are able to choose from over 750 courses and programs because of this membership. Online degree programs include pre-professional associate of arts degrees in accounting, business, criminal justice, education, human resources and paralegal. Or students can pursue associate of applied science degrees in health information technology, agriculture, accounting and powerline technology. Many of the courses can also be completed in person if students want a blended, hybrid learning experience.

Bunker Hill Community College is a two-year educational institution located in Boston, MA, that offers five programs in a fully online format. The programs include an associate of arts degree in business, communication, English, general studies and psychology. In addition, there are also eight certificate programs available. Web courses can be completed anywhere students have access to the Internet, and hybrid courses include some traditional in-person learning structure and activities. The college uses Moodle as their learning management system. Bunker Hill Community College was founded in 1973 and is the largest two-year college in Massachusetts with more than 14,000 enrolled students each semester.

Diablo Valley College (DVC) was formed in 1949 in Pleasant Hill, CA, as one of three publicly supported two-year community colleges. Students can choose from more than 40 AA and AS degree programs, many of which can be taken completely online. The college has articulation agreements with the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU), which allows students to easily transfer their credits and continue their education at a four-year college. DVC enjoys a transfer rate to four-year colleges and universities that is 67 percent higher than the national average. Diablo Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

The distance education programs through Amarillo College provide students with the option of taking fully online courses, hybrid courses (50 percent in-person and 50 percent online), enhanced online courses, telecourses (coursework taught through DVDs) and ITV, which delivers course content through real time video at an interactive video facility. The programs available through Amarillo include business administration, criminal justice, general studies, mortuary science, psychology and radiation therapy. Amarillo College was founded in 1929 and serves more than 35,000 students each semester. There are six campus locations and an outreach center, all located in the west Texas area of Amarillo.

Yavapai College is a two-year community college located in Prescott, AZ that serves more than 16,000 students annually. When attending courses full-time, students have a 68 percent completion rate for all programs offered at Yavapai. There are six campus locations in Chino Valley, CTEC, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Sedona and Verde Valley. The college offers nine different undergraduate programs that are fully online. The programs include business, general studies, accounting, law enforcement, administrative, management, paralegal studies and video game development. In addition, there are 16 different certificate programs that students could pursue as well.

Cowley College has a comprehensive online offering that includes over 600 accredited courses with 70 majors and degree options, which means students can choose from over 30 degrees and certificate programs that are completed fully online. Class coursework can be completed anywhere there is Internet access and the college utilizes BlackBoard Learn+ as their learning management system. Most courses can be transferred toward a bachelor’s degree for students wishing to continue on with their education. Classes are a traditional semester in length and programs are designed to be completed within two years. Cowley College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) is a two-year educational institution founded in 1926, with three campuses located in Alliance, Scottsbluff and Sidney, NE. Around 1,000 students attend courses at WNCC each year, and graduates enjoy a 93 percent job placement rate upon graduation. Degree-seeking students wishing to pursue an online education can take a 1-credit, eight-week course that introduces them to the online learning environment. Topics include time management, online communication, submitting assignments and tests and the resources available to students. WNCC utilizes Blackboard as their learning management system.

Distance Education through Holmes Community College is a collaborative effort with the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC). MSVCC is a cooperative of 14 community colleges and is designed to provide students with a wide variety of courses available online. Colleges that are members of MSVCC allow students to access courses from any of the members and credits count the same as if the student was taking the course through Holmes. Classes are taken through the Internet and the members utilize Canvas as their learning management portal. In addition, students can access course content through two-way interactive video, video-taped courses and correspondence courses.

Students who wish to pursue an online education through Ozarka College can first take a self-assessment survey to assess their readiness for online learning. In addition, the college offers hybrid courses which combine both in-person, face-to-face learning and traditional online content. Degree programs include automotive service technology, business, culinary arts, health information technology, nursing, criminal justice, education, human resources, etc. In addition, there are several technical certificates and certificate programs offered to students. Ozarka College was founded in 1975 as a technical college that prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

Online learning through State Fair Community College offers students a variety of degree options including general associate of arts degree, applied science in medical assistant, professional certificate in medical assistant and applied science in business management. The college offers online courses delivered 100 percent online, hybrid courses that combine both online and face-to-face learning and web-enhanced courses. State Fair Community College was founded in 1968 in Sedalia, MO, as a way to serve students who wish to enter the workforce quickly or obtain a transfer degree to a four-year college. State Fair Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Columbus State Community College, founded in 1963, is a two-year educational institution located in Columbus, OH that enrolls more than 24,000 students annually. Students can pursue an online education in a number of disciplines including accounting, architecture, business, criminal justice, digital design, photography, environmental science, finance, health information technology, hospitality management, marketing, exercise science and more. Courses are offered in both traditional online formats and blended courses, which combine both online and face-to-face instruction. The college also offers the SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator Assessment to gauge whether online learning is a good fit.

Distance learning offered through New Mexico Junior College gives students the flexibility of completing their degree program without stepping foot on campus. The degree programs offered are general associate of arts and associate of science degrees that can be transferred to eligible four-year colleges and universities for students wishing to further their education. The online learning options at New Mexico Junior College include web online, which are 100 percent virtual courses through Canvas, the learning management system, web hybrid, which are a combination of online and face-to-face instruction, and web enhanced which are face-to-face courses with online components added.

Rose State College is a member of the Southern Regional Education Board’s Electronic Campus and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association for Colleges and Schools. Rose State College offers seven degree programs that can be obtained completely online. They include the college of business, corporate education, English, liberal studies, social sciences, cyber security and library technical assistant. Rose State College utilizes Brightspace (by D2L Brightspace) as their integrated learning platform. Rose State College was founded in 1970 and is located in Midwest City, OK. The college enrolls more than 13,000 students annually.

For over 15 years, the online learning programs at Middlesex Community College has provided students with an option to complete their degree on their own time frame and from anywhere. Middlesex offers hundreds of courses online, in addition to 12 online associate degree programs and six online certificate programs. Students will enjoy smaller class sizes at Middlesex and transfer agreements with many four-year colleges and universities for those students who wish to continue on with their education. The college offers an online course readiness survey for students who are unsure whether that option is the right one.

Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) was formed in 1961 and enrolls more than 10,000 students annually in the Oregon South Coast area. Students who wish to pursue distance learning through SWOCC can choose from five different degree programs including associate of arts general transfer programs, associate of science general transfer programs, a business concentration and one-year certificate programs. Courses are offered as distance classes (fully online), hybrid classes (online and face-to-face interaction) and web enhanced classes that are primarily in-person, but also include some online components. Southwestern Oregon Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Online undergraduate associate degree programs are available through Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), located in Worcester, MA. QCC offers five associate degrees, four certificates and more than 100 courses completely online. Students can choose from business, general studies, liberal arts, criminal justice, computer sciences and health care options for degree programs. Students interested in the online programs at Quinsigamond Community College can take an online readiness survey to assess their compatibility for the distance learning programs. Quinsigamond was formed in 1963 and enrollment has grown to over 13,000 students, who enjoy a 92 percent job placement rate upon graduating.

Prince George’s Community College, formed in 1958, is located near Washington, D.C. and enrolls more than 40,000 students annually. The eLearning Services at Prince George’s Community College offers 11 associate degrees and four certificates that can be completed entirely online. There are over 300 online and hybrid (online and in-person) courses for students to take, in addition to video enhanced online courses. Online courses are full semesters in length and follow a similar schedule as traditional in-person courses. Prince George’s Community College utilizes Blackboard as the course management system for students to access course content.

Students who wish to pursue an online degree program can do so with Lone Star College, located in The Woodlands, TX. Programs include business management and administration, accounting, computer applications and computer programming. In addition, students can choose from seven different academic transfer degrees in the areas of business, computer science, criminal justice, speech communication and international studies. Lone Star College is an open-enrollment institution that accepts most students and has many programs that can be completed in two years or less. Students can also take the online readiness assessment to gauge interest in whether online learning is the right option.