From Market Research, a report on distance education for 2004. It's quite pricey for a student, but for student centers, student programs and other resource centers like school libraries, it is probably affordable; for those in the online education business or getting into it, this report looks like a must have.
This report gives Benchmarking data for college distance learning programs, with data broken out by size and type of college and by size of distance learning program. The report covers issues such as: use of emerging technologies, such as authoring software, rates of market growth, revenue and enrollment growth, use of DL journals and attendance at conferences, the spread of distance learning to traditional full time students studying at a college, ties with foreign colleges, outsourcing, trends in courses offered, enrollment growth in courses tailored for industry, trends in marketing costs, trends in instructor salaries, use of part time, full time and adjunct faculty, drop out and non-payment rates, perceived growth prospects for distance learning in various subject fields and other issues.
For a full listing of reports, go here.
Top Online Colleges
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Kaplan University - Associate's, Bachelor's, & Master's Degrees. Kaplan University is a dynamic institution that offers accredited, online degrees to students seeking to jump start a new career. Kaplan University makes it easy for students to get the college degree that they want.
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Ashford University - Associate's, Bachelor's, & Master's Degrees. Ashford University has a rich tradition of online educational excellence. This excellence is shown in the quality of each class that every student receives.
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University of Phoenix - Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, & Doctoral Degrees. University of Phoenix shows each student how easy and convenient it is to earn your college degree through their distance learning program. Students can choose to learn at home or from a campus location near you.
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Liberty University - Associate's, Bachelor's, & Master's Degrees. At Liberty University, students educational goals and needs are met by an outstanding faculty and support staff. Any adult learner looking to go back to school will be pleased with the course offerings available at Liberty University.
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American InterContinental University Online - Associate's, Bachelor's, & Master's Degrees. At American InterContinental University, every individual has an opporunity to receive an excellent college degree and the ability to maximize their human potential. American InterContinental University allows you to pick a time and place that fits your schedule.
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DeVry University - Associate's, Bachelor's, & Master's Degrees. Students who attend DeVry University are welcomed with an outstanding faculty who put each students needs and dreams first. DeVry University is an accredited university that offers affordable degrees.
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Everest University - Associate's, Bachelor's, & Master's Degrees. Everest University is committed to the on-going commitment of providing each student with a high-quality, low-cost online education. Everest University has a well rounded faculty with real world experience.
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Westwood College - Associate's & Bachelor's Degrees. Westwood College uses a student-centric approach to its educational curriculum and each student benefits from this ideal. Westwood College is an accredited university with degrees in high-growth industries.
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