AIU offers 25 online bachelor’s degree program options to choose from. Students can pursue an online bachelor’s degree in accounting, or in various specializations in business administration, criminal justice, healthcare management, and information technology. Our tuition and graduation date calculator can help you estimate the cost to complete one of these online bachelor’s degrees based on the information you provide. The following are just some of the benefits of AIU’s online bachelor’s degree programs:
Business Bachelor’s Degrees
Earning an online bachelor’s degree in business can give you a well-rounded education in and understanding of the foundational skills involved in operating a business. Business administration degree programs include courses in finance, accounting, human resources, and more. Obtaining a degree from one of our accredited online bachelor’s degree programs may help strengthen your business acumen.3
Criminal Justice Degrees
Our online criminal justice bachelor’s degree programs are designed to provide an industry-relevant curriculum that can help you prepare to pursue a future career path in a criminal justice-related field. Our online bachelor's degree programs offer specializations in forensic science and security and crisis management. These programs combine the study of criminal justice with a deep exploration of decision-making, ethics, and critical thinking.
Healthcare Management Degrees
Our online bachelor’s degree in healthcare management program offers two specializations: gerontology management and health services administration management. Each of these online bachelor’s degree programs can provide you with an opportunity to study healthcare administration across many disciplines.
Bachelor’s Degrees in Information Technology
Our online IT bachelor's degree program aims to help you manage information technology. Concentrations include information assurance and security and software analysis and development. Getting a bachelor's degree online in IT can allow you to build a strong foundation in your area of study.
Online Bachelor’s Degree Program Admission Requirements
No SAT or other standardized test scores are required for acceptance to AIU’s online bachelor’s degree programs. Applicants to our online bachelor’s programs must submit proof of high school graduation (or an equivalent program) by providing their official high school transcripts or high school diploma (or GED transcript or certificate, if applicable). An Admissions Advisor can help provide homeschooled students with guidance on additional required documentation. Students in AIU’s online BA and online BS programs must complete 180 credit hours in order to earn their degree, but applicants with job education or military experience may be able to receive education credit4 and should research whether they may qualify. We’ve compiled a list of admissions FAQs that cover a number of topics prospective students often wonder about, and our Admissions Advisors would be happy to provide you with additional support if needed.
Accredited Online Degree Programs
AIU’s online bachelor’s degree programs in business are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and our online master’s programs in education have been awarded full accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) through June 30, 2026. Additionally, Military Times has ranked AIU among its Best: Colleges 2021 list, and the Military Advanced Education & Transition 2017 Guide to Colleges and Universities lists American InterContinental University among its “Top Colleges & Universities” ranking.
Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree Online Faster Than You May Think
AIU allows certain applicants to receive credit for prior learning through work or military experience, which could enable you to earn your bachelor’s degree online faster.4 Through AIU’s Prior Learning Assessment program, students may be able to translate learning acquired outside of the classroom into proficiency credit that counts toward earning their degree. To be eligible, the outcomes of employment experience, non-collegiate/non-school based education, or life experience must be documented and applicable to the student’s chosen program of study. Additionally, AIU must determine that these outcomes are similar to what would have been gained through college-level courses. AIU’s Law Enforcement Advanced Standing Program (LEASP) can allow qualified students who are pursuing an online bachelor’s degree in criminal justice to turn their police academy training into college credits.
Students may be able to transfer in up to 75 percent of the credits required to complete a bachelor’s degree. By taking advantage of these programs, certain students could potentially earn a bachelor’s degree online in as little as 2 years.1 While doing so would not be typical, our tuition and graduation date calculator can help give you a better idea of your expected graduation date based on your own personal circ*mstances.
Tuition and Fees
AIU offers various options to make our online bachelor’s degree programs more affordable. Certain students may save both time and money through qualifying work, military, or life experience. By allowing students who qualify to transfer in up to 75% of the 180 credits needed for a bachelor’s degree, AIU makes it possible for you to earn a bachelor’s degree online sooner than you may think. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify, and AIU offers 15 scholarship and grant programs that can help make earning an online bachelor’s degree even more affordable. Prospective students should check out AIU’s tuition and graduation date calculator, which can help approximate your online bachelor’s degree costs and graduation date based on the information you provide.
Why Pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at AIU?
Perhaps you’re a busy professional who is drawn to the flexibility of a convenient, self-paced, online bachelor’s degree, or maybe you already possess a bachelor’s but are considering returning to school to earn a second bachelor’s degree online. Whatever your motivations, our online university and career-focused programs and curricula—enhanced by a strong support network comprised of faculty, technical support, career services resources, and a staff of professional librarians—can help make earning your online bachelor’s degree more attainable. It can sometimes be difficult to stay focused and motivated when juggling personal obligations and school, but getting a bachelor’s degree online could provide you with the right amount of flexibility to make your educational goals a reality.
