Franklin University Online Ohio

by Jonathan Reinhardt

Franklin University Online snapshot:

  • Franklin University was established in 1902
  • At the time of this post, Franklin offers the best tuition prices of any independent university in Ohio (and among the best 10% in nation)
  • Accelerated online degree programs with 3 week, 6 week, 7 week, or 12 week courses
  • 75% of Franklin University students receive some type of financial aid assistance (very nice!)
  • Franklin University is regionally accredited

Interested? Get more information about the degree program of your choice: Franklin University Online Accelerated Degree Programs.

Not everyone can spare a whole 4 years to earn a degree. When you’re a full-time employee or a full-time parent, your schedule doesn’t allow for such things to be put aside in order to pursue a higher level of education. Fortunately, that’s where Franklin University can help you achieve an online accelerated college degree.

Franklin University Online History

Franklin University was originally established in 1902, and now has a student base of over 10,000, ranging in all ages from 18-71. It currently has 4 physical locations in Ohio, and now they also have their “virtual campus” for Franklin University Online.  Looking at the average age of the students at Franklin University, you will find that a majority of the students are actually adults, with the average undergraduate at 32 years while the graduate students average around 36 years of age.

Franklin University also boasts the best price for an independent school in Ohio, and among the 10% lowest in the country with an assortment of financial aid options. Tuition is about $280 per credit hour for undergraduate courses, which is certainly less expensive than many other online universities, and graduate is about $450 per credit hour. (As of fall 2008 semester)

For anyone wishing to earn their online accelerated college degree, Franklin University Online offers the following programs:

Franklin University Undergraduate Majors (Accelerated degrees available)

  • Accounting
  • Applied Management
  • Business Administration
  • Business Forensics
  • Computer Science
  • eMarketing
  • Financial Management
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Healthcare Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Information Technology
  • Management
  • Management Information Sciences
  • Marketing
  • Public Safety Management
  • Web Development

Franklin University Graduate Program

  • Vantage MBA®

The Accelerated Learning Program (or ALP) provides many of the courses necessary to complete your degree in 3 week, 6 week, 7 week, or 12 week courses. For the fall 2008 semester, many of the 3-week courses are communication based whereas the 6 week courses are more geared towards accounting and management. The longer classes (7 week & 12 week courses) cover a majority of the majors. However, regardless of which length of course you take, be assured that it will help you towards achieving your accelerated online college degree.

Learn more about Franklin University Online Accelerated Degrees Online.

Source: University website, 2009.