Fulfill your calling with the online programs at Nelson University. You’ll learn in a Christian environment without sacrificing flexibility, affordability, or academic excellence. Our expert professors will help you understand how to merge your faith and career. Leave a mark in your workplace and the world through a Nelson University education.

You Can Succeed Online

Accelerated Programs

Want to earn your online degree faster? In addition to our traditional semester, we provide shorter seven-week sessions to accommodate your busy schedule. These sessions allow for more flexible and focused learning. Complete your degree at your pace with this format.

Credit for Prior Learning

Students can earn credit for learning gained from life experience through Nelson’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) program. Through CPL, students can earn up to 45 credits toward a Bachelor’s degree. This means students can save up to $18,000 and graduate up to a year early. Click below to see how you can benefit!

Affordable Tuition

Achieving your degree is more of a possibility than you think. We recently lowered our online tuition by more than 20%, making our programs even more affordable. Nelson University also offers robust financial aid packages, which include scholarships and grants. In fact, 88 % of Nelson University online students receive financial aid. Finally, we offer flexible monthly payment plans, so you don’t have to take out large loans to pay for courses.

Benefits of Online Programs

Breadth of Programs

Choose from more than 50 fully online degree programs at Nelson University. You can complete a degree in fields such as business, psychology, education, criminal justice, or church leadership. We’re committed to championing you as you advance in your specialization, become a leader in your industry, or start a new career. Whether you’re looking to earn your associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree, Nelson University will equip you to find and fulfill your God-given purpose.

Flexibility

There has never been a better time to pursue your educational goals. With Nelson University’s online degree programs, you can take classes and still balance your family, work, and life commitments. We offer six start date opportunities, and you can choose between 7- and 15-week course options.

Connection

Join thousands of other students in our online community. At Nelson University, you’ll build friendships with fellow believers so you can learn and grow together. Even though you’re online, you’ll feel like part of the Nelson University family.

Support

At Nelson University, we care about academic success and your spiritual and mental well-being. You can reach out virtually to your professors, and we also provide free online educational assistance through Nelson University Support. Beyond the classroom, our professors are always willing to pray with you and support you in your spiritual journey. We also offer virtual individual and group counseling sessions to ensure your mental health stays in check.

Fastest in the Nation

Nelson University’s online programs will help you graduate quickly. According to Learn.org, a website that connects students with top schools, our accelerated degree programs helped us rank 10th on its 2020 list of Fastest Online Bachelor’s Degrees.