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Looking for an Undergraduate Certificate or Degree?

Whether you’re starting your journey with a high school diploma or GED or you’ve earned an undergraduate degree already and are looking for new challenges, we have fully online as well as hybrid options to help you reach new heights.

WKU Online currently offers more than two dozen different undergraduate degrees and certificates from a variety of fields—including the health sciences, social sciences, management, technology, and human services. Explore your options below:

 

Top 5 Undergraduate Programs for '23-'24

 

 

Already have a Bachelor’s degree and ready for the next step?

WKU Online offers 25+ graduate and terminal degrees and over 30 different certificates and licensure programs so you can take your success to the next level.

 

 

 

Top 5 Graduate Programs for '23-'24

 

 

 

 


 

 

Online Learning, Real Impact: Why Students Choose WKU Online

 

Flexibility

Affordability

Accessibility

Opportunity

 

  • Flexibility:  Life is busy, but your education doesn’t have to wait. Our online programs can seamlessly fit into your schedule. 
  • Affordability: Save time and money by eliminating commuting costs and enjoy competitive tuition rates without added online learning fees.
  • Accessibility: Access the same expert faculty and comprehensive curriculum as on-campus students, no matter where you are—at home, on a military base, or on the go.
  • Opportunity: Gain the skills and credentials you need to take your career to the next level without putting your life on hold.

 

"WKU's Online Learning option has allowed me the opportunity to fulfill my dreams of obtaining a college degree, while offering the flexibility that I require to homeschool my three children and continue to run the family farm"

Kristen Dale, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2022



 

"My advice for future online learners is that if you have a desire to finish school or even begin school and you are currently working, this option is great. It allowed me to be flexible and at the same time finish my degree in a timely manner."

Latisha Hardesty, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2024



 

"After a lot of research into the best fit for my degree of choice that matched perfectly with my industry and career path it was clear WKU checked all of the boxes. WKU has a great reputation and that was important a well to add value to my graduate degree."

Paul David Platt, M.A. in Organizational Leadership, 2023



Who are our students?

WKU Online is proud to support the aspirations of First-Generation studentsthose whose parents did not graduate from a four-year college. At WKU, that includes students whose parents earned an associate degree, attended college without graduating, or whose siblings may have graduated. Nearly one-third of WKU undergraduates—and 45% of WKU Online students—are First-Generation learners. You’re part of a strong and growing community of trailblazers.

Taking the first step is bold, but rest assured that WKU Online offers personalized guidance and a strong network of resources to help you navigate the college experience, balance life’s responsibilities, and stay on track. You’ll find the support you need and education you want through WKU Online.

 

At WKU Online, we know your academic journey may have started somewhere else, but we’re here to help you finish strong! Our team is dedicated to making your transfer process as smooth as possible.

WKU Online accepts credits from regionally accredited institutions and want you to maximize your progress toward a degree. With flexible online courses, supportive faculty, and a streamlined transfer process, you’ll have the resources you need to stay focused and keep moving forward—on your schedule.

You’ve already put in the work. Now let WKU Online help you build on that foundation. Whether you're completing your degree for career advancement or personal fulfillment, we're ready to help you reach the top.

WKU Online proudly supports military-affiliated students (active-duty service members, veterans, and their families) by offering fully online programs that adapt to your life and schedule, no matter where you are in the world.

As a Military Friendly® School since 2009 and one of Military Times' Best for Vets Colleges since 2011, WKU is committed to helping you succeed. We offer a military tuition rate of $250 per credit hour for online undergraduate and graduate courses for eligible service members and participate in Military Tuition Assistance (TA). Through our Textbooks For Troops™ program, eligible students can borrow textbooks at no cost.

You may also be eligible for prior learning credit based on military experience. Reach out today and let us help you on your journey upward.

 

WKU Online is ideal for busy professionals who are balancing careers, family, and full schedules. If you’re interested in climbing the promotional ladder or exploring a new direction, our online programs offer the flexibility and support you need to succeed—without putting your life on hold.

Courses are available in formats that fit your routine: from On Demand style asynchronous learning to more traditional semester-based online courses. You'll find plenty of options at the undergraduate and graduate levels along with a wide range of career-boosting certificates.

Regardless of your industry or ambition, WKU Online is ready to help you take the next steps to success.

Whether you’re beginning your college journey or are reinvesting in your education, WKU Online offers fully online degrees and certificates that will help you achieve your educational goals. Enjoy the flexibility of online learning, receive personalized support, and build skills that translate into real opportunities.

Your journey has shaped you and now is the time to turn that experience into a new opportunity. With the flexibility of WKU Online’s different course offerings and degrees, you don’t have to wait for the perfect moment. You just have to take the next step. It’s never too late to pursue your goals, and we can help!

 

 


 

 

Wondering if our programs meet your career needs?

In addition to WKU's regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), many of WKU's programs have met additional standards of accreditation or approval by professional organizations.

For questions about programs and State Licensure requirements, see our licensure page where you can conveniently search by state or program.

SACSCOC

 

 


 

 

Information about accreditation can be found through the Office of the Provost.


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 Last Modified 7/6/25