Peirce College Online Degrees

Peirce College Online Mission
Founded in 1865, Peirce is a private, four-year, specialized institution providing practical, leading edge curricula to primarily working adult learners.

About Peirce College Online
Peirce College is one of the first institutions in the U.S. to offer complete degree programs online. In fact, we have gained national recognition for providing best practices in online learning.

Peirce online students enjoy the flexibility and convenience of studying at any time, anywhere. Our programs offer the same high quality instruction as our on campus and on site programs, using the same curricula, learning outcomes and faculty. Online students are never locked into one format and have the choice to study on campus at any time, if necessary.

Classes begin every month in an accelerated, seven-week format. Attend school part-time and complete an associate degree in as little as 18 months and your bachelor's degree in 36 months.

Peirce College focuses on providing students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the 21st century. We give you a high quality technology-enhanced education, anticipating the ever-changing needs of students, partners, and companies throughout the world. Peirce offers you flexibility and accessibility through accelerated degree programs designed to complement today's busy lifestyle. You have the choice of attending our Philadelphia campus or attending class online, in one of three major areas of study: Business Administration, Information Technology, or Paralegal Studies. Our Program Advisors can assist you identify the correct degree and concentration to fit your career goals.

We have listed the current degree programs for your convenience. If you have specific program questions, or if you would like to learn more about enrollment, please complete the online information request form for comprehensive details.

The College is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to award the Bachelor of Science and Associate in Science degrees. Peirce College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, phone 215-662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. In 2001, the Commission acted to include Peirce's online degree programs within the scope of the institution's accreditation.

The Bachelor of Science and Associate in Science degrees and the Certificate of Proficiency in Paralegal Studies are recognized and approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredits Peirce College's Bachelor of Science and Associate in Science degrees and the Certificate of Proficiency in Business Administration.

The College is approved for Veteran and Vocational Rehabilitation training. Eligible veterans, members of the National Guard, and the survivors and dependents of deceased and disabled veterans may be eligible to use their G.I. benefits. Determination is made by the Veterans Administration. The Dean, Enrollment Services is the College's certifying official for veteran's benefits. Peirce College is a Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC).

The College has an "A" rating with the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), the Pennsylvania Independent College and University Research Center (PICURC), the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP), and the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU).

The Peirce College Board of Trustees approves all bachelor's and associate degrees and certificate programs.

Please click the following link to request admission, enrollment, or any other additional information regarding this school over our secure servers: Peirce College Online Information Request.