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Independence University

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LAST UPDATED: June 27th, 2019

Independence University tries its best to live up to its name, offering students the independence they need to earn a degree and reach their dreams. A college degree is needed for students to get a higher earning job, but not all students can put their lives on hold and go to school in the conventional sense, so IU gives students freedom to attend class anytime-anywhere. Attempting to make the online learning process as effective as the on-campus learning process is one of IU's main focuses. IU offers degrees in four areas including: healthcare, business, technology, and graphic arts. By focusing on four categories, IU is able to provide a high quality education for students while preparing them for specialized success.

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The Good

  • Competitive Degrees

Competitive Degrees

For 35 years, IU has provided distance education for working adults. In the beginning, IU specialized in health programs. Building great connections in the healthcare industry makes IU a great school for healthcare professionals looking to expand their education. As IU continued to develop, they expanded the same principles they applied to healthcare to develop business, technology, and graphic arts programs. Degree levels offered by IU include:
  • Associate's degrees
  • Bachelor's degrees
  • Master's degrees
IU is dedicated to helping students get better jobs. Better jobs allow students to live enriched lives. IU offers a number of students what they want in terms of an educational focus offering 35 different programs and varying degree levels.
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The Bad

  • No Doctorate
  • Average Job Placement Rate

No Doctorate

IU is a specialized school highly focused on healthcare. With four categories of education, IU doesn't offer a wide range of programs in terms of subject manner. There are 35 different programs which is a small variety when compared to other online schools. Concerns for prospective students include:
  • Cost per credit hour ranging from $1,310 - $1,966
  • No doctorate programs available

Average Job Placement Rate

The cost of attending IU is higher than many other institutions. Nearly everyone can get in, but not everyone can afford to finance their education. IU is highly focused on helping get their students a better job, but only 67% of students reported finding jobs in the field they wanted.
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The Bottom Line

IU offers a highly flexible education that allows students to receive specialized training in four fields. The cost of the education is high relative to other institutions. IU's greatest strength is the independence it provides its students offering flexible class schedules and assignment deadlines. To apply for Independence University, prospective students will need to:
  1. Fill out application online
  2. Submit required documents (transcripts, test scores, etc)
  3. Meet with financial and career planner
  4. Meet with Director of Admissions
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