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Distance Learning & Online Education. What are my best options? This selector provides scores of college recommendations with listings of many more local branches of these schools. These US institutions are private, for-profit schools all of which offer distance learning--usually online classes--and have enrollments of at least 1000 students. They generally have a focus on vocational and technical training. Answer the questions below for a list of recommendations and information about the schools that best match your preferences. For greater accuracy, place "high" importance on one or two issues that matter most to you. Be sure to read the capsule descriptions on the results page.

1. What do you want to study? Select one or two for best results. Agriculture Architecture Biology Business Communications technologies Computer sciences & services Construction Cultural studies, etc. Education Engineering Engineering technology English Family/Consumer sciences Foreign languages Health professions History Journalism Legal professions Mathematics Mechanics & repair technologies Military technologies Multi/interdisciplinary studies Natural Resouces Philosophy Physical sciences Precision production Psychology Public Administation Security & protective service Social sciences Theology Transportation Visual/Performing Arts   What priority do you place on your selection above? High    Medium    Low   2. Tuition & fees Education costs money. If you are interested in an advanced degree, expect to pay more. If you want limited vocational training, that should cost you less. Under $5000 Under $10,000 Under $15,000 Over $15,000 No Preference   What priority do you place on your selection above? High    Medium    Low   3. Ease of admission How discriminating the schools are in regards to who they admit might give you some sense as to the quality of the education. Exclusive Easy No Preference   What priority do you place on your selection above? High    Medium    Low   4. Credit for life experience This especially valuable if you are older and have had on the job training among your other successes. Yes No No Preference   What priority do you place on your selection above? High    Medium    Low   5. What type of certificate or degree are you hoping for? Less than 1 year certificate 1 but less than 2 year certificate 2 but less than 4 year certificate Associate's Bachelor's Master's Doctor's   What priority do you place on your selection above? High    Medium    Low   6. How much time do you have? 2 years 4 years No Preference   What priority do you place on your selection above? High    Medium    Low   7. Where in America would you prefer to attend school? You might not actually attend the school on a daily basis, but you might want to check it out in person at least once. Northeast Southeast North Central South Central West An island (Puerto Rico or Hawaii) Not important...I'll be taking classes remotely.   What priority do you place on your selection above? High    Medium    Low   8. Student to teacher ratio? If you want a chance of extra attention from your professors, check here. Some schools have one teacher per ten or fewer students. Some have one teacher per 50 or more students Low ratio of students to teachers is important!   What priority do you place on your selection above? High    Medium    Low