NAU Online degrees

Take bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral classes online and advance your career goals through our fully accredited online degree programs.

NAU Online mission statement

NAU Online & Innovative Educational Initiatives is charged with developing, implementing, managing, and scaling the online education enterprise and strategic oversight of programmatic and operational matters related to online education initiatives across NAU schools.

Two paths to learn through Arizona’s best online university

Choose from our two flexible, innovative, online degree formats. Traditional Online Learning blends flexibility with scheduled progress. Competency-Based lets you work at your own pace—and can save you time and money.

Choose the path that works best for you:

Traditional Online

select a semester-based course schedule
meet assignment deadlines
pay tuition based on credit hours

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Competency-Based Online

choose your start date
set your own schedule
pay a six-month, flat subscription rate

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Featured online degree programs

Master of Social Work

Master of Public Administration

Master of Science in Nursing

Pursue your greatest ambitions on your terms, through NAU Online

NAU understands that everyone’s educational journey starts in a different place. Wherever you are, we’re there to meet you. For more than 30 years, NAU has delivered excellence in distance learning and has evolved into one of the best online experiences in the nation.

#1

Best Online College by OnlineColleges.com, 2018

#4

Most affordable online program in the nation by Affordable Colleges Online, 2018

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Earn an affordable degree from our fully accredited online university

NAU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and we’ve designed our innovative, flexible programs to fit your busy schedule.

The HLC accreditation covers all academic programs, all locations, and all online degree programs. For more information, please visit the HLC website or call 800-621-7440.

What’s life like as an NAU Online student?

The NAU Online experience is built around you, and your education is in your control. Learn more about what to expect as an NAU Online student.

The NAU Online experience

Personalized resources while you take classes online

Earning your online degree doesn’t mean you’re alone in your journey—we provide the resources and faculty mentorship you need to succeed, every step of the way.

Whichever path you choose, you’ll experience:

full library access
guidance from dedicated professors and advisors
24/7 tech support
financial aid opportunities
online tutoring