Strayer University Online
 Program CatalogTuition | Starting Dates Admissions & Application |
Highlights
- Online program arm of Strayer University
- More than 25,000 online students from worldwide locations
- Online courses first taught in 1997
- Accreditation with Middle States Commission on Higher Education, one of the U.S.'s six regional accreditation agencies
About the School
Strayer University Online is an integral part of Strayer University, a large higher education system with over 50 U.S. campuses and founded in 1892. Strayer University Online offers degree programs via the Internet in business, education, information systems, and public administration. The university's focus is on practical undergraduate and graduate education for working adults who are seeking career advancement. Approximately 70% of all Strayer students take at least one course online.
Academic Programs
The University is organized around several schools, each with many degree program options. These include:
- School of Business – Strayer's Business School seeks to ready students for management in dynamic business settings by teaching critical management, communication, and analysis skills. The school's coursework covers economics, human behavior, business ethics, finance, accounting, information systems, decision analysis, and business operations.
- School of Information Systems – The school targets working IT professionals and those readying themselves for entry level positions. Programs emphasize the interrelationships between information systems and computer technologies. Topics of study include: software development, database design and development, Web development, IT networking, systems security, information systems, and more.
- School of Arts and Sciences – This school gives students the opportunity to customize their curriculum to fit their interests and goals through its General Studies program. Students can select from a wide mix of courses in economics, English, foreign languages, history, humanities, mathematics, political science, psychology, and sociology. The school's Master of Education degree facilitates new opportunities for those in education, training, human resources, and career development fields. The Master of Public Administration degree helps students move their careers forward in government and non-profit organizations. The Master of Health Services Administration program helps students take on new leadership roles in such health services organizations as hospitals, medical facilities, nursing care facilities, and social service agencies.
Learning Options
Strayer University Online offers the flexibility of taking online Web courses in real-time with the instructor and classmates (synchronous classes) or at any time of day or night (asynchronous classes). It all happens over the Internet using free software. The school has online support to help with technical issues.
With synchronous online courses teachers and students meet at the same time every week, just like with on-campus classes. Synchronous courses are typically held evenings and weekends. During these classes the professor speaks live and interacts with an “online blackboard” that shows presentation materials and notes. Students can ask questions and communicate with the professor and classmates in real time. Strayer began its online synchronous programs in 1997.
Asynchronous classes are available on-demand 24 hours a day and every day of the week. Students have access to recorded lectures, videos, and other materials. Students can also interact with peers with real-time chats. Strayer launched online asynchronous classes in 2001 and reports that participation in these has grown rapidly.
With either style of online classes professors are available via email and phone during designated hours. All Strayer students have access to online tutoring for base-level courses
As both an online and onsite campus institution Strayer University students have the option of taking all their courses online or blending them with on-campus classes. The school structures the online and onsite courses to be of comparable levels of comprehensiveness and challenge.
Faculty
The University hires faculty who have the necessary academic credentials, professional experience, and motivation to teach working adults. Strayer limits the number of courses taught by professors each quarter and annually to help ensure their focus on teaching. Each full-time professor is scheduled weekly to be available for eight hours of student counseling and support. Faculty is encouraged to strengthen their credentials through Strayer's reimbursement of their advanced degree studies.
Student Life
Most Strayer University Online students are employed and are completing their degrees at a part-time pace. Typically they are pursuing a first college degree with a goal of career advancement.
The student population is diverse; it includes students from abroad, a strong mix of ethnic backgrounds and genders, and military personnel.
While Strayer recognizes that most of its students are current employed it also recognizes the importance of career services for helping students achieve their individual career goals. The University supports both current students and alumni with job placement and career planning. Strayer's career services staff conducts quarterly workshops on career topics including those related to resumes, interviewing, and employment searches. The staff also aggregates job listings and sets up on-campus interviews. Twice a year on-campus career fairs introduce students and alumni to hiring companies and government agencies.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admission criteria varies by program and takes into account an individual's unique qualifications. As a minimum, undergraduate candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent. Graduate program candidates need at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. International student candidates must meet these same requirements as well as show adequate command of the English language for college-level studies.
Financing of a Strayer University Online education can draw upon a variety of sources. Strayer's Business Office is available to help students understand these options and their education costs. The majority of Strayer students receive some type of financial assistance. Many students take out bank loans with the partial backing of government-guaranteed loans. Other sources for students that qualify include employer reimbursements, tax credits and deductions, scholarships, grants, and assistance programs from U.S. Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense, state governments, and private organizations.
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Student/Alumni Reviews of This School
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Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Public Administration
• 10/6/2011
"I'm very satisfied. I am totally glad to have studied at Strayer University."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Of course, if you have the money to pay for. |
| School Reputation | 9 | I'd say it has a very good reputation. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | It's amazing. They had flexible class schedules that made it easy to fit in education, even on the busiest days. |
| Instruction | 9 | Course work and lectures were presented by experienced teachers who had firsthand knowledge of the workplace. I learned a lot about my career field thanks to the excellent staff at this university. |
| Cost | 7 | It really is a bit expensive, but it met all my expectations. It is a high quality university. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | |
| Academic Facilities | Well, like a said, I always had Internet access and an extensive media library. The tutors were great. | |
| Social Life | 2 | I really did not have much of a social experience. |
| Placement Services | 9 | I always had Internet access and an extensive library of books, CDs, magazines, and examples of targeted research projects. If you needed help one-on-one, there were tutors. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | The Admissions Officers were specially trained to help working professionals like me get the information and one-on-one support that I needed to submit my application as quickly as possible. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Computer Information Systems (completion in: 2007)
• 10/2/2011
"I feel I would have felt better about my college experience had I chosen another career path, i.e. creative writing. I am not happy with my program choice and fully recognize that had I gone with creative writing, I most likely would have better accolades to give."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I feel I would recommend this school if I knew they were better prepared for this path of study. Otherwise, I'd refer them to another program instead of the one I went with. I still feel this was a great school regardless of my experience. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I spent quite some time attempting to convince an employer that this was not a correspondence school. I also had other employers who weren't terribly impressed with my school choice. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 4 | I don't feel I'm an accurate judge as to the academic prowess of this school. I chose a major which was ill-suited for me, and this was reflected in my performance while a student. |
| Instruction | 4 | I haven't been able to secure employment as a systems engineer. Upon graduation, I had to go back to working in insurance as my education was not enough to prepare me for live work in a computer systems setting. |
| Cost | 1 | The program was far too expensive. I feel I would have been better off choosing creative writing as a major. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The availability of the courses was very accommodating to working students. The professors were also very good at getting back to me whenever I had questions pertaining to coursework. |
| Academic Facilities | 2 | I only spoke with an academic advisor when I first enrolled in the school. I was never afforded names of tutors and since this was an online program, I was never was able to participate in a study group session. The only help I received were from professors and my coursework. |
| Social Life | 1 | I lived quite a distance from the campus so I was never able to participate in on-campus activities. I also never got to socialize with other students as we were enrolled in an online course program. |
| Placement Services | 1 | I was never able to get in contact with a job placement counselor. I also never received help from a career services representative, hence adding to further problems with securing employment as a systems analyst. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | I haven't been able to network with fellow alumni since graduation. This was also a problem while in class, as the only time I could network with other students was when I was taking a course and working on a joint assignment. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Computer Information Systems (completion in: 2014)
• 10/6/2011
"I say not satisfied because I spent a lot of time and money there - and still don't have anything to show for it."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I would recommend taking classes on a campus. I might not recommend the online classes, although the online system they use is very user friendly. I don't know - I probably would recommend them. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I am not sure of their reputation with employers. I have never heard anyone say anything positive or negative. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 6 | Strayer has a good selection of programs to choose from. They also have been around for a long time and I think have a good reputation. |
| Instruction | 4 | My rating is low because I feel the online part of it is lacking. I did not do so well in my last class before attaining my AAS and they would not give me my degree. I was not the only one who had this problem - the instructor was really bad and unhelpful. |
| Cost | 1 | Strayer is extremely expensive. I feel that online classes should cost a little less than sitting in the classroom because you do not learn as much and you do not have the support of classmates and professors. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | The flexibility is good. They offer evening and weekend classes and also online options, which you can kind of do at your own pace. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | This one is hard because I had some great professors, and then I had some that were really bad. Some professors were readily available while others didn't seem to have the time of day. |
| Social Life | 5 | I say average because I did most of my classes online. I did attended the classroom in Arlington for about a year. |
| Placement Services | 3 | I did not receive any job placement assistance or career services help at all. I feel I did not learn enough to even get a job in my field. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying I Pursued Business Administration Studies. (completion in: 2010)
• 8/31/2011
"The only reason I was not happy with the school was that they were a little too slow for me in processing my paperwork and handling my problems. However, I know plenty of childhood friends who attend and have no problems whatsoever. I guess not everyone fits every college."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | You need to ask questions and talk to people you know to learn about their experiences. If I had to choose between some of the other schools I considered I would probably choose this school. Just make sure that you stay on your academic schedule and don't miss any assignments and you will be fine. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I haven't really heard an employer say bad or good things about Strayer. The only thing I have ever heard was it was an interesting name until Strayer started running television ads. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 9 | The reason I rated it like this is because the information they gave me was extremely valuable and worth learning. The problem is that if you get behind even just for a little bit, like for one day, you could be stuck in the cycle of always being behind and it can hurt your grade. |
| Instruction | 10 | I was taught very relevant information. The learning was great but the curriculum went a little fast. For business they made sure that you understood that you must learn a normal amount of mathematics in order to be successful in whatever field you choose. |
| Cost | 6 | Their classes are about average or a little over what you would pay for in state tuition. It just depends on the course or if you plan on attending part or full time. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | You have a choice between Asynchronous and Synchronous. Asynchronous is when you can turn in your assignments up to Sunday 11:59pm and is more self paced. With Synchronous you must attend classes virtually online and be on time and assignments are due when the instructor says they are. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | They have a great online search database to use for classes. They make you take a tutorial about how to use it during your classes so it's not like you are lost. |
| Social Life | 5 | I attended online so it does not pertain to me. The only thing I know is that they have a generous amount of events that they post for your area where you may live. I saw things where I could meet people from Strayer in my area, but I just did not have the time to do it. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Computer Science (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)
• 8/28/2011
"You are able to have someone else do all the work and get a grade. It's really meaningless unless you actually want to learn - but then the teacher is not available."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | There's no interaction. Employers may realize you might not have taken the course yourself. |
| School Reputation | 3 | I found out after the fact that tests/papers were not monitored to make sure you were doing the work. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 3 | The way tests were given, there was no way of checking that students did their own work. The teacher was not very responsive to questions. |
| Instruction | 2 | Assignments were to read the book and take tests. Instruction was poor, questions not addressed. |
| Cost | 3 | I was reimbursed by my employer, but felt that I could have just read the book. The material I read was not covered. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 4 | I took online courses because on-site ones were not convenient and/or were not ones I wanted. |
| Academic Facilities | 2 | Nothing was provided. |
| Social Life | 1 | No on-site presence made such things non-existent. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Bachelor's In Business (completion in: 2007)
• 9/28/2011
"The poor reputation combined with the cost makes it a bad option for anyone. In hindsight I wish I would have done some research before attending."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | See my previous answer. |
| School Reputation | 1 | The reputation at my place of work is incredibly poor. There are departments that will not consider candidates with Strayer degrees. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 3 | The courses were easy and the required course work was extremely light. I aced 2 classes without purchasing the text books. |
| Instruction | 4 | Instructors were from the business world and did a great job incorporating real life cases into the courses. But overall, the courses were way too easy. |
| Cost | 1 | Incredibly expensive especially considering the quality of the education. They prey on students getting reimbursement from companies. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | Offered a fair amount of classes online and at different campuses. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | School campuses were extremely run down. Technology, when available in classrooms, was incredibly outdated. |
| Social Life | 2 | Most students worked full time with families and such so there weren't a lot of social events. |
| Placement Services | 3 | I had a full time job so I wasn't in need of any assistance, but I am not aware of anyone who used these services. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | The alumni network is non-existent. At first I found little to no support as an alum. Once I finally had access to the alumni network, I found zero use for it. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Business Administration
• 9/20/2011
"I enjoy the flexibility that Strayer allows for my schedule, but really feel like the teachers simply do what they have to do and do not go above and beyond. Also, getting course help is possible, but it isn't the same as sitting down with a tutor in person and learning the needed material."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | If one can afford a university like Strayer, it is a very easy way to get a degree for those with the most demanding of schedules. If one has the opportunity to really have the college experience and physically attend classes, I would recommend that over this. |
| School Reputation | 3 | I believe that compared to other online schools, Strayer probably has a better reputation than most, especially for its business programs. At the same time, while unfortunate, I still don't see schools with exclusively online programs as having great reputations at all. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 5 | Strayer makes the program very flexible, enabling people with all different sorts of life schedules to complete school. I'm not sure that I feel that the education is as high of a quality as it would be if one was physically attending school. |
| Instruction | 5 | The professors do their jobs, but I've never seen one take the time to go "above and beyond." They will always respond to weekly discussions on the message boards, and are generally on top of grading assignments in a timely manner. |
| Cost | 2 | It's less expensive to attend a community college, and community colleges do have a lot of flexibility (though not as much as Strayer). Strayer costs as much as some private institutions, where students physically attend classes! |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | Most classes do not meet in real time, so the work can be done within a certain time frame, 24 hours per day, until the assignments are due. This allows for a great deal of flexibility, and is one of the best perks of attending Strayer University. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | Academic facilities are never going to be very good at an online school. Strayer does have a lot of access to different research programs online that one would normally have to pay to use, but it usually isn't until you have a class that requires you to use this program that you realize that the opportunity is even there. |
| Social Life | 2 | There is no school spirit, athletics, or parties, and I think the only social event that online students can participate in is graduation. The most interaction generally occurs in the course discussion forums. Here there is a lot of room to get to know people individually, but I would say this is the only way people in online classes really get to interact. |
| Placement Services | 2 | Strayer never offered assistance with job placement that I noticed. This is something the students should be made aware of from the very beginning. All students should know how to properly access these services. |
| Alumni Network | 2 | I have not seen anything regarding alumni support. Though they may have it, they certainly do not advertise it to students who may need it. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Accounting (completion in: 2010)
• 10/29/2011
"I need a job. The course was okay, but in the end I'm still unemployed."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | Maybe under different circumstances. I got an education, but I think I could have gotten it elsewhere cheaper. |
| School Reputation | 2 | I don't think employers care too much. I'm still unemployed. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 2 | I'm unemployed. I'm still looking for a job but my studies didn't really make a difference. |
| Instruction | 5 | It was okay. But I assume it's the same at other schools. |
| Cost | 1 | I borrowed a lot of money to go to school. Looking back I think I should have went to community college. No job still. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | Pretty good flexibility. I did my studies when I had the time. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | I didn't really use much of the facilities and resources. From time to time, I used the career center. But that was so so. |
| Social Life | 2 | I didn't really know anyone at school. I was busy during the day and didn't meet up with other students. |
| Placement Services | 2 | Could be much better. I'm still unemployed. Stopped by a couple times, but not much help. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | I only know one person from the school and he's around my age. I haven't interacted with other alumni. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Accounting (completion in: 2014)
• 10/22/2011
"The school is satisfying. It is allowing me to get a good education and degree."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend it because it is a good program to be involved in. It is quick way to get good degree. |
| School Reputation | 5 | Neither a good or bad reputation. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | They have good programs to further my education. They have programs that give me real life use of my skills. |
| Instruction | 10 | The instructions are very clear and information is clear. The information is relayed in a very clear way. |
| Cost | 6 | Relatively cheap for a college degree. Cheap compared to other alternatives. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Extremely flexible and can do the assignments as needed. I can access the resources as needed. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | No facilities for studying. The programs are decent though. |
| Social Life | 4 | No extra activities to participate in. There are no parties to go to. |
| Placement Services | 8 | They have good career choices. They give good ideas for jobs and internships. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | Not very many alumni. The alumni don't give back to the college. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Biology (completion in: 2012)
• 10/25/2011
"I'm proud and lucky to go to this school. I had a lot of experiences and really figured out (thanks to the mean words of the professors) what I wanted to do with my life."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | For my major, there are many other schools that can offer the same curriculum for a cheaper price. However, it is a small school that has an average lecture system. |
| School Reputation | 8 | Our school has a wide range of connections. The word on the street is that our school has knowledgeable instructors. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 4 | I didn't really enjoy my major, but I didn't mind it. It wasn't something that I wanted to pursue but did so anyways. |
| Instruction | 7 | Teachers were alright, but office hours were horrible. I enjoyed all the lessons. |
| Cost | 5 | My school's financial aid really helped me throughout. I'm hoping that it'll pay off in the near future. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 2 | Very limited and frustrating to get classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | We had only one library on the lower campus. Computer labs could have been more accessible if construction had not been occurring. |
| Social Life | 2 | There were not very many social events. All the ones that did occur were not exactly swarming with students. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I never really used it much. But I heard from many that it was very accommodating and useful. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | Alumni were always willing to help. We had many programs and luncheons that helped push us towards our goal. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Business Admin (completion in: 2010)
• 10/20/2011
"I was too busy to sit in a classroom. The Strayer courses online covered modern-day experiences."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I would surely recommend this school to others like myself who are too busy to go to a brick-and-mortar school. The convenience is the key feature. For younger students who want a social experience at college, I would not recommend Strayer Online. |
| School Reputation | 5 | Stayer is obviously not an Ivy League school. And as such, the reputation is not great. But for an online college, the reputation seems to be average among online colleges. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | My online classes were challenging. My professors used the discussion forums effectively. |
| Instruction | 8 | The online curriculum is very valuable and practical. Most of the professors are excellent and really put their hearts into teaching. They are good with technical help for computer problems too. |
| Cost | 4 | Undergrad classes were about $1,200. I considered that a bit high for online classes. I know other online schools do offer cheaper courses, but I didn't find that out until later. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | Strayer Online is very flexible. You can study whenever you can find the time if you're busy at work and home. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Anyone there is always willing to go all out to help. If I need to leave a message, I always get a call back right away and the instructors in the discussion forums are very helpful. |
| Social Life | 4 | Because Strayer Online is done on the computer, there is not a real social experience per se. But you trade the social aspect of a physical college for the convenience. As an older student, I did not mind the lack of a social element too much. |
| Placement Services | 7 | I had a couple of professors who helped give me some good leads for jobs. Because of them, I would rate this above average. Maybe it could have been better, but I'm fairly satisfied with the help I received in this regard. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I believe brick-and-mortar schools are just better generally than online colleges where alumni support is concerned. Not a lot of effort seems to be put into this area at Strayer. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Criminal Justice (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)
• 10/24/2011
"As stated before, for the most part, I enjoyed my experience at Strayer. The only issues I ever had were addressed earlier about registering and withdrawing before the semester started."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I say maybe because of the things I am hearing from my peers about Strayer dropping some classes they need. I am a cop, as are most of my peers, and most of us want a degree in criminal justice, so it would not make much sense for me to recommend Strayer unless I can be sure the classes they need are offered to them. |
| School Reputation | 3 | I have a reasonably high opinion of Strayer, but some of my friends do not. They are complaining that Strayer has dropped some classes that they needed in order to get their degrees. Like I said, I have not experienced this, but others have, so the reputation isn't so good right now. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 5 | I became disgruntled with Strayer when first I was enrolling and there did not seem to be anyone competent enough to sit down with me and discuss my options. I was very naive about the whole college thing so it was scary for me. I again became disgruntled when I had to withdraw due to family issues. It was well before the semester started yet I couldn't seem to get a call back. It really seemed to me that no one cared about anything to do with me other than my money. |
| Instruction | 10 | The classes that I did take were enjoyable. It is hard to get a whole lot out of online education, but I did feel important and valued by my professors. |
| Cost | 5 | I rated this average as well because I have not compared college prices. I am a Veteran and my education was funded by the military for the most part. I can tell you that I had no trouble getting the funding approved like some peers of mine have at other institutions of learning. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I am pleased with the flexibility offered by Strayer. With the advancement of technology and the use of online classes, college is becoming more appealing to people like myself who work full time. I was able to schedule my classes around my work just fine. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I was pleased with the resources available to students. There was also a computer lab with plenty of terminals for people without access to computers. This was very helpful to me during a time when my computer was out. |
| Social Life | 5 | I rated this program average because I had no experience with these programs. I took most classes online so there was little need for me to be present in the school itself much. |
| Placement Services | I did not have experience with them either. I was already employed full time and did not need this service. | |
| Alumni Network | I was only enrolled one semester and did not have any experience with the alumni network. I am sure if I had stayed longer I could give a better opinion of them. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Business Management (completion in: 2009)
• 10/25/2011
"I love Strayer University... Period."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I always recommend it. If it wasn't for Strayer I wouldn't have my degree. |
| School Reputation | 10 | It's the best. Everyone tells me that when I say were I went there. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | This was the best school I ever attended. The teachers were great and the classes were challenging and fun. |
| Instruction | 10 | I don't believe I ever had a bad instructor. They were all available to me. They all had great skill and expertise in their respective areas. |
| Cost | 5 | It was very expensive, but that is the price you pay for going to school online at your convenience. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I worked whenever I wanted and I got my degree that way. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I have seen their campuses. They are all top notch. I wish the one closest to me had opened sooner, because I would have gone for at least a few classes there. |
| Social Life | 5 | I did all my work online, so I only met students via text chat. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I didn't use them. At the time they had nothing to offer in my area. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | I don't use the alumni network, but I do enjoy meeting others from there. I like to know I was part of something great. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Business (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)
• 10/24/2011
"I didn't finish school there or get my degree because I did not like the school. I was not very satisfied with my experience."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | I probably would not recommend Strayer. I think it costs too much for what you get. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I don't think it has a great reputation. I do think the reputation is getting better, but it still isn't very impressive. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 4 | I didn't feel that there was a lot of support for online students. Additionally, I had trouble fitting the assignments and workload into my schedule with a full-time job. Most of the teachers were not willing to work with me on deadlines, etc. |
| Instruction | 5 | Most of the teachers I had were pretty good. There were a few that were horrible in terms of getting back to me with answers to questions and feedback. I did not feel there was a lot of communication from my teachers. |
| Cost | 4 | I think it was too expensive for what I got out of it. Compared to other online schools, I think it was too expensive. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | There is adequate flexibility in terms of scheduling classes and how often they are available. There is very little flexibility within classes in terms of deadlines for assignments and things like that. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | I took my classes online so I don't know much about facilities. Accessibility to most teachers was good. There were some who were not good about getting back to me in a timely manner. |
| Social Life | 2 | There was basically no social component to this school. There are no athletics or social gatherings that I was aware of. |
| Placement Services | 4 | I did not deal at all with job placement while taking classes. I have not had any contact with job placement since leaving the school. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | I did not graduate so I probably am not the best person to judge, but I have not had any contact with alumni at all. I'm not sure if people who graduate have a better alumni connection or not. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Accounting (completion in: 2009)
• 11/16/2011
"The school was too expensive. You don't learn anything. I have learned more in one semester at an on campus college than I did during a year and a half doing online courses."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It depends on what they are looking for in their courses. If they really wanted to learn, then I would recommend an on campus program. If they just want to get a degree and don't care about the learning experience, then an online education would work. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I will say average because people that have classroom experience have a better experience than online students. I never took the time to get to know my teachers on a personal level when I was taking online courses. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | |
| Instruction | 4 | When doing online courses, I really don't feel like you learn anything. The reason why I say this is because if we had a test we really didn't have to study because everything was open book. The only thing I did learn was how to write better for my English courses - anything else like math, history, or economics, was too simple. So I don't feel like I learned anything. |
| Cost | 1 | It is toooooo expensive to take online courses, and I averaged about 2 courses every 8-9 weeks. After looking at how many loans I took out for this school, it really wasn't worth it. They tell you can get your degree within a short amount of time - so untrue. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | It was an online program, so it was extremely flexible. Homework wasn't due until the end of the week and if you had any problems you could just email professors and ask for an extension. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | They did have resources for you to use, but because it's an online program, in my eyes Google was just as good. I didn't use the school's resources to assist with my learning. |
| Social Life | 5 | I really didn't attend any social events that were offered (if any were offered at all) in the school. It is pretty clear that if you are taking online courses, then that means you barely have enough time to do anything at the school. |
| Placement Services | 9 | The school offered workshops and other classes for job placement. They helped you better yourself to be more marketable. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The school is very supportive. They offer a wide variety of things for the students. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Marketing (completion in: 2010)
• 11/2/2011
"I was very satisfied with how organized and involved in your education they they are. They are a great school to get your online degree through."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would definitely recommend this school. They are very flexible, detail oriented, and friendly. |
| School Reputation | 8 | I have heard nothing but great things about Strayer University. They have a really great reputation. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | I really enjoyed Strayer University's class options. They provide a lot of flexibility so it was fairly easy to work full time and pursue my education. |
| Instruction | 7 | I rated this a 7 because Strayer University offers online classes so you don't have a professor that you can see in person. However, all of the online professors that I had were very organized and helpful. |
| Cost | 7 | It was quite expensive, however it was a great degree program. It was what I expected as far as cost and tuition. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I was very impressed with their flexibility. They offer a great variety of classes at all times. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | They gave lots of websites and books as references for students to look into. Since I got an online degree, I believe they did as much as possible. |
| Social Life | 5 | They kept in good contact. However, I did not attend on campus classes. |
| Placement Services | 8 | They provided me with a good education and a great resume. However, they did not help in the process of actually finding a job. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | Since I got my degree online from Strayer University, I didn't have the opportunity to learn very much about the alumni network. However, they have a strong support system of students, both past and present. |
Strayer University Online • Online Through The Newport News, VA Office
Studying Accounting (completion in: 2010)
• 12/22/2011
"I liked everything about Strayer and the quality of the education prepared you to be ready for a job in your field. It is a great, flexible university. The quality of the material taught is superb."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It was an accredited college with teaching materials that helped you prepare for a career. It also helped you get your CPA license, if accounting is your major. |
| School Reputation | 10 | Potential employers called me wanting me to work for them. I just got a new job paying $80,000. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | You received your assignments on Sunday and had all week to work at your pace until Saturday. You had to go to discussion two to four times a week and make comments on others' comments and on the subject itself, too. |
| Instruction | 10 | You had the online instruction as well as help from other students. You could also call or go to the campus to get help to understand the instruction if it was unclear. |
| Cost | 5 | Even though I went to school online I met a lot of cool students. We stayed together in our classes and became good friends. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | They have online classes and on campus classes during the day, at night, and on weekends. Students have ample time to finish assignments and tests. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Most of the professors were outstanding and made it easy to do well. I also had two professors write letters of recommendation for my first job. |
| Social Life | 10 | Even though I went to school online I met a lot of cool students. We stayed together in our classes and became good friends. |
| Placement Services | 10 | They do everything possible to help you find a job. I found a job at the beginning of my junior year. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The alumni were great and there was always help. I graduated with highest honors. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Business Administration
• 1/1/2012
"It is convenient for me and well priced. I am able to take classes that I am interested in in a way that meets my needs."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I think online courses for working adults is an excellent way to pursue a degree. Strayer has an amazing online program and I would highly recommend it to others. |
| School Reputation | 6 | I believe it to be extremely reputable among online schools. However, in comparison to traditional schools, I do not think that it has a very good reputation. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | It is great because I can do my work at home on my own schedule. It allows me to pace myself. |
| Instruction | 7 | Since it is online, it is almost as if I am teaching myself the class. There is very little interaction with others students or the professor. |
| Cost | 10 | I am also an employee at the university so I get to take classes at extremely inexpensive rates. It is well worth it to me due to this. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Online classes offer the ultimate flexible schedule because everything is scheduled completely by me. All I need is a computer and I can take my classes anytime and anywhere. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | It is good because I use the online library that is available to students, which is very convenient. However, there are resource centers for each school that also seem helpful. |
| Social Life | 2 | Due to online courses, I do not know any of my fellow students. It is like there is no social networking possibilities because everything is computer based. |
| Placement Services | 4 | There is an online access tool, but I would never use it. It is relatively new and I find it to be disorganized and incomplete. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | There is one, but it is online. I can choose to join and get a mentor, but I would just never do that because it is a lot of effort to go through and I do not think it would work. |
Strayer University Online • Online At Maitland, FL
Studying BS In Information Systems With A Concentration In Web Development (completion in: 2010)
• 1/9/2012
"Overall, I am very satisfied with Strayer. I think they could and should improve their career services. They may also want to add some more in depth classes to some of their curriculum. I think some of the areas I studied should offer some more in depth classes. However, I have to say that overall, I think they offer a superior educational experience in a flexible atmosphere and at a reasonable cost. They have mostly well above average instructors and I feel it is a very good school."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I have recommended Strayer to others and shall do so again in the future. I think they are a good school that provides a superior education. The quality of the people associated with Strayer is very high and all want to help the students in any way they can. |
| School Reputation | 9 | I believe that Strayer has a very good reputation. I base this on comments from other people in person and on different sites on the Internet. It is one of the reasons I chose Strayer in the first place and it is still a valid reason to choose Strayer. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | I thought that Strayer did a good job of supplying the knowledge I would need in my field. I believe they have a strong IT department filled with many professional people. |
| Instruction | 8 | I think that Strayer provides a high level of instruction. The few exceptions to that serve only to point out how great the general field is at Strayer. Most of the professors are very dedicated and willing to work with students to explain problem areas when necessary. |
| Cost | 5 | I believe that the cost of going to Strayer is about average with costs at other schools. I base this on the amount given in student loans and how much I would have left after paying for my classes and books. It didn't take all that was lent, but it took about 2/3 of it. That seems in line with what I researched for other schools. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | I took online courses, which are extremely flexible within a one week window. All of my classes have a due date of Sunday at midnight. This gives me all week to do the assigned reading and the assignments. I have found this to be a very flexible and productive way for me to work. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The school does provide a research library with a librarian to aid in our studies. I have found our local (Maitland, FL) research director to be very helpful and now count her as a friend of mine. |
| Social Life | 5 | I have to rate the social aspect as average. I was an online student and made infrequent trips to the school in Maitland. I was, however, invited to several events and always enjoyed talking with the people there on my visits. I also had a bit of contact with different individuals through e-mail and over the telephone, which were much more numerous than my actual visits. |
| Placement Services | 3 | I have been looking for a job since last December. While Strayer does offer career services, they have not been of much use to me in finding a position. This is an area I think they definitely need to work on and expand. I graduated with an 'A' average with one of the most in demand degrees in the country and have still not landed a position. In spite of the economy, there should have been more help from their career center. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | While there does seem to be an alumni network and support system, it does no seem to be anything exceptional. I think this may be an area they need to work on. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Marketing (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)
• 1/18/2012
"I wasn't satisfied with the Strayer experience, which is why I didn't re-enroll."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It depends on what they were looking for. Strayer is a good school for some people. |
| School Reputation | 6 | I haven't seen a reaction either way with employers. Therefore, I think the reputation is okay. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 4 | There were a few things that I wasn't satisfied with in dealing with Strayer. I can say that the teachers were pretty good. The financial aid department, however, was horrible. |
| Instruction | 5 | The curriculum was what I expected. It was the exact level of difficulty that I needed. |
| Cost | 5 | It was fine. I got what I expected for the amount of money that I paid. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | This was the best part of the program. I loved the flexibility! That is the best part of the school! |
| Academic Facilities | I went to school online. I didn't use any of these resources. | |
| Social Life | Again, I went to school online. I didn't interact with anyone socially. | |
| Placement Services | Because I wasn't satisfied with the program, I never used the career placement help. Therefore, I can't evaluate how good the help is. | |
| Alumni Network | I wasn't sure about this, and therefore I never used it. I can't give a better explanation than that. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Criminal Justice (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)
• 2/29/2012
"I can't comparatively say that I am very satisfied as I have not attended any other school. For the amount of time I've spent at Strayer so far, however, I am very happy with the experience."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Strayer University was highly recommended over a number of websites for criminal justice. The faculty has proven to teach effectively. |
| School Reputation | 9 | Everyone that I've spoken to on the staff really believes in their school. They do carry a high graduation rate and high grade point average among a majority of students. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | The courses provided are very effective and I am learning a lot in my field. However, I was not informed that I was signing up for accelerated classes and with my work schedule, I am feeling a little over-loaded. |
| Instruction | 10 | The two classes I am currently taking are well designed and informative. I am going for quarters instead of semesters, which pushes to learn a bit more in a shorter amount of time and my professors have picked out the most vital information from the textbooks. |
| Cost | 4 | This is the only college I have attended but after enrolling, I have been told from friends that my classes are much more expensive than other schools in the area. I was able to cover all expenses through financial aid though, so it has not affected me too much. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I am going to school online and the flexibility of this is great. I work full time and have been going through recent address changes in temporary situations, so this has been very helpful. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | I have not used the resources and facilities much personally, but I have seen them and there is a lot that is accessible. |
| Social Life | I have not been attending long enough to witness any school functions. I do remember seeing a link to social study groups available and weekend social events. | |
| Placement Services | 7 | I was informed that they have a solid career placement program, but I have not followed up with a lot of research. What I have found on this so far, though, is that most graduates are satisfied with the assistance provided. |
| Alumni Network | I am brand new to Strayer University - I've only been enrolled for two months now. I have not heard or been informed of any alumni programs as of yet. |
Strayer University Online • I Attended Online
Studying Associates Degree In Business Administration (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)
• 3/31/2012
"The courses that I was able to take online were satisfactory. I was disappointed that I could not go further online."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It would depend on what their requirements of a school would be. I would most likely recommend this school. |
| School Reputation | 5 | Some employers have not heard of this school. Some employers had no opinion either way. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 5 | I had gone so far in my classes and then was required to take "on campus" courses. That was inconvenient for me. |
| Instruction | 10 | The professors were very good. The online learning environment was very nice and easy to use. |
| Cost | 7 | I felt tuition was reasonable. The books were reasonable also. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I took online courses. Mostly these courses were done on my time schedule as long as the due dates were met. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | I was an online student so most of these things did not apply to me. The online resources were adequate. |
| Social Life | I was an online student. I did not participate in these things. | |
| Placement Services | I did not use this service. I was never notified that this service was available. | |
| Alumni Network | 3 | I am unaware of any alumni network. I have never been notified of an alumni network. |
Strayer University Online • Online
Studying Accounting (completion in: 2014)
• 3/28/2012
"For the value and quality of the college, I think it is worth it. I am satisfied."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | People want employees from good colleges, not from online programs, although I landed a job. |
| School Reputation | 3 | School itself is not famous. But people give credit for good GPAs. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | I learned a lot and I got a job. |
| Instruction | 5 | Learning through the internet is hard. I prefer in person. |
| Cost | 10 | I could not find a better price for this education. I would highly recommend it. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I took an online course. It was very flexible. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | I don't know much about the campus. I took online courses. |
| Social Life | As an online student, I only visited the campus a couple of times, but whenever I did, it was nice. | |
| Placement Services | 1 | Like I said, the school did not have any system in place for job seekers. Maybe I could not find it. |
| Alumni Network | 2 | The school does not help you find jobs. They just want your money. |