Best Online Colleges for Work Experience Credit

Colorado State University offers a variety of online degree completion programs. Students can transfer in up to 90 credits from prior learning; you can also get credit for AP testing, IB courses, dual enrollment, or CLEP tests.

Central Michigan University is home to roughly 50 online degree programs and more than 20 different certificate programs. Along with diverse learning opportunities, there are several ways to earn credit too. You can get credit for work, prior learning, and life experience.

Walsh University has a few online programs. Most of their students choose to study on campus, but however you choose to study, you'll get the same great education. You can earn credit from work experience and CLEP testing.

The University of Memphis offers more than 60 online programs that you can earn asynchronously and without ever going to the school. CLEP, DSST, AP, and IB credits are all accepted, and you can also present a PLA portfolio.

Linfield University has a huge selection of undergraduate degree programs available online, with a total of 72. Students can earn up to 30 credits from past experience with more sources than any other school accepted.

DeSales University has almost two dozen accelerated, online degree programs to choose from and there are as many as eleven start dates throughout the year. You can earn credit for DSSTs, CLEPs, and more.

At Westfield State University, students can earn a variety of online degrees. There are multiple nontraditional credit opportunities at this school, which include CLEP testing, a Prior Learning Portfolio, and previous professional training.

Eastern Kentucky University has several online degree options and is ranked as the best school for a variety of reasons across a range of publications. This great school allows you to earn credit for life and work experience, through CLEP tests, military training, and more.

Wisconsin Lutheran College offers students the opportunity to complete their degree in just over a year and a half in some cases thanks to accelerated courses. There is a generous transfer policy, allowing up to 75 credits. You can also earn credit for CLEP tests, or by submitting a professional portfolio.

Albertus Magnus College has several online degree programs to choose from, in a variety of fields. All of the classes are presented in a condensed, eight-week format to allow for accelerated completion. Students can earn credit for CLEP, DANTES, and challenge exams; you can also submit a portfolio.