Education That Fits Your Life: Why Online College Might Be Right For You
For many adults, college doesn’t look the same as it used to. Many of today’s college students are balancing full-time jobs and family care with their coursework, or they’re returning to college after years away to finish their degrees.
Over the past few years, online learning has become more common and more widely accepted as an alternative to traditional, on-campus education. According to the Fall 2023 National Center for Education Statistics’ Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System report, 53.4% of students were enrolled in at least 1 online course – a 12% jump from pre-pandemic enrollment.*
Today, online degrees are widely viewed as respected, flexible, and accessible pathways to college completion. At Urban College of Boston, this accessibility and flexibility are cornerstones of our mission. We believe education should support your life, not compete with it.
Flexibility That Supports Your Life
Urban College offers multiple learning formats so you can choose the class structure that fits your schedule and your learning style:
Asynchronous Courses: Learn on your own time with pre-recorded lessons and course materials you can access anytime.
Synchronous Courses: Join live online classes with your professor and classmates.
Hybrid Courses: A combination of asynchronous and synchronous courses that gives you the best of both worlds.
Flex Online Courses: A blend of asynchronous lectures and assignments with optional, but highly encouraged, weekly synchronous meetings to enhance your learning experience.
Accelerated 8-Week Sessions: Want to earn your degree even faster? We offer select 8-week session courses to accelerate you toward your goals.
No matter what your life looks like outside of school, Urban College’s flexible scheduling options allow you the freedom to choose how and when, you learn.
“My life is crazy busy! I work full-time, [have] two awesome kids and family obligations. I do ministry at my church and advocate in my community. I love that even with my packed schedule I could pursue my education.”
Not ready to jump into a degree program right away? That’s okay. Urban College offers career-focused certificate programs that let you start small. Your certificate credits can be applied to your associate’s degree whenever you’re ready to continue.
Affordability That Removes Barriers
Online college is typically more affordable than traditional, on-campus programs thanks to savings on transportation, parking, childcare, and housing. At Urban College, we are committed to providing affordable, high-quality education for all students. Bonus: No dealing with Boston traffic to get to class!
Tuition is just $317 per credit, and what you see is what you pay. There are:
No textbook fees
No tech fees
No other hidden costs
Most Urban College students pay little or nothing out-of-pocket thanks to financial aid and scholarships. And for those that do, Urban College offers payment plans to make paying for college manageable.
Certificates And Degrees Designed For Real Careers
Every Urban College program is built to help you move forward in your career. All certificates and associate degrees reflect the needs of today’s workforce and give you a pathway to high-growth fields, in Boston and beyond.
Whether you’re working towards a promotion, changing careers, or planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree, Urban College’s programs help you:
Gain in-demand skills
Strengthen your resume
Build confidence in your field
Advance your career while continuing to work
Many students start with a certificate to gain momentum, and then continue to their associate or bachelor degree, while having the support of Urban College every step of the way.
Support Systems To Help You Succeed
Worried that attending online college means missing out on the support of a traditional college campus? Don’t be. Student support at Urban College isn’t a bonus; it’s built into everything we do.
As a student at Urban College, you’ll have access to:
Tutoring and academic support, online and in-person
Multilingual support services
Career counseling and resume assistance
Student groups and events
Urban College faculty and staff understand the challenges today’s adult students face, and they’re here to help you succeed.
“I always give Urban College credit for being where I am today. Because without [Urban College], I don’t think I’d be here.”
Is Online School Right For You?
Many Urban College students are adults balancing work, caregiving, and education. An online degree program may be a strong fit for you if you:
Work full-time or have an unpredictable schedule
Need flexibility for childcare or family responsibilities
Prefer learning at your own pace
If this sounds like you, an online program at Urban College could be the right fit. Talk to a Urban College student ambassador to learn more about the College’s programs, student life, and more.
A Pathway That Honors Your Goals, Your Time, And Your Life
Choosing to enroll in an online program doesn’t mean choosing less. It means choosing an educational pathway that fits your responsibilities, schedule, and goals.
Urban College meets students where they are, giving them the flexibility to pursue higher education without putting the rest of their lives on hold.
Curious if Urban College is right for you?
