Everest University Online
Continue your education with a degree from Everest University Online.
Everest University Online is a private university operating ten campuses in Florida. Everest University Online's Tampa campuses are located in Brandon, Tampa, Lakeland, and Clearwater (Pinellas). Everest University Online operates two campuses in Orlando, two in the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, one in Melbourne and one in Fort Lauderdale. With over 11,000 students enrolled, Everest University Online is currently one of the largest private universities in Florida. While the University's ten campuses were first organized as Everest University Online in 1995, the Tampa campus traces its roots back to 1890, making it the oldest business college in the state. Everest University Online's online programs make it possible for working adults to earn their degrees with maximum scheduling flexibility while being part of a robust learning community. The University is dedicated to excellence in business and career education and committed to providing a personalized support to help undergraduate and graduate students achieve their academic and professional goals. Everest University Online's mission is to provide men and women of all ages with the practical skills and education needed to excel in their careers. Everest University Online offers Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees in fields such as Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations, Hospitality Management, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, and Medical Assisting. To find out more about Everest University Online and the online degree programs that are right for you, request more information today. |
Program Listings:
Business
- Accounting (Associate's)
- Accounting (Bachelor's)
- Business Admin (Associate's)
- Business Admin (Bachelor's)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Criminal Justice
- Criminal Investigations (Associate's)
- Criminal Justice (Associate's)
- Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
- Criminal Justice (Master's)
- Homeland Security (Associate's)
- Homeland Security (Bachelor's)
Legal/Paralegal
Technology
Accreditation
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is a distinction granted to any institution meeting or exceeding the stated criteria of educational quality. The purposes of accreditation include:
- Assess and enhance the educational quality of an institution.
- Assure consistency in institutional operations.
- Promote institutional improvement.
- Provide for public accountability.
Why is it important to you?
Accreditation affects you by providing for the responsibility of an institution and assuring prospective and current students of the following:
- It is recognized as a qualified institution of higher learning with approved programs of study that meet recognized academic standards.
- It employs a professional staff.
- It has sufficient facilities and equipment.
- It is a stable and permanent fixture in the educational community.
This school voluntarily undergoes periodic accrediting evaluations by teams of qualified examiners including subject experts and specialists in occupational education and private school administration.
The Everest University campuses in Florida are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, Associate's degrees, Bachelor's degrees, and Master's degrees.
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) is located at 750 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002; (202) 336-6780.
The University is a non-sectarian, coeducational institution with authority to confer Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees and diplomas.
The University is licensed by means of accreditation by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Florida Commission for Independent Education, Department of Education, 2650 Apalachee Parkway, Suite A, Tallahassee, Florida 32301; telephone (850) 245-3200.
Undergraduate and graduate programs are approved by the Department of Homeland Security and by the Florida State Approving Agency for Veterans Training. All campuses are members of the Career College Association.
