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Our Partner Universities
Smarter by 1 Degree partners with accredited universities to offer bachelor and master degrees at a fraction of the cost and time. Our partnerships offer an accelerated degree while saving you 75-90% on tuition! We strategize the best pathway so you can work SMARTER, not harder.
Crestpoint University has been a leader in online legal education since 2003, educating thousands of students in their pursuit of career enhancement and professional development.
Crestpoint University is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the US Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Southern New Hampshire University - Crestpoint University and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), a large, regionally-accredited school that offers over 50 different online masters degree programs, have signed an articulation agreement ensuring that Crestpoint graduates have a pathway to attend SHNU graduate programs and receive a 10% discount off their already low tuition.
University of Maryland Global Campus - Crestpoint University graduates have a pathway for admission to graduate programs at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), a regionally-accredited university with over 80,000 students. UMGC counselors are happy to work with Crestpoint students and graduates to find the master's degree pathways that work best for them.
Degrees Available
» Bachelor of Science in Psychology
» Bachelor of Science in Child Psychology
» Bachelor of Business Administration
» Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
» Master of Science in Legal Studies
» Master of Science in Compliance Law
Track in Employment Law
Degree Savings Using
Smarter by 1 Degree
80% - $31,000
Excelsior University is a private online university in Albany, New York. Excelsior is a regionally accredited University that was established in 1971. It is known for its flexible, online undergraduate and graduate degrees and comprises three schools: the School of Undergraduate Studies, the School of Graduate Studies, and the School of Nursing.
Excelsior University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Its bachelor's and master's nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN). Its baccalaureate degree programs in electrical engineering technology, information technology, and nuclear engineering technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. The bachelor's and master's degree programs in business are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
Degrees Available
» Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts
» Bachelor of Science in Business
» Bachelor of Science in Psychology
» Bachelor of Professional Studies
in Business & Management
» Master of Business Administration
(General Business)
» Master of Science in Management
Degree Savings Using
Smarter by 1 Degree
76% - $54,273
TESU is a regionally accredited distance learning institution founded in 1972, and located in New Jersey. It has a reputation for academic excellence and educational integrity, and specializes in a flexible, high-quality education. Thomas Edison State University has a national reputation for academic excellence and educational integrity. The University is one of New Jersey's 11 senior public institutions of higher education.
The University provides flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities and offers degree programs and certificates. There is no other University in the world that provides more options, including transferring credits you’ve previously earned. That’s because your goal is our goal—finishing your college degree.
Degrees Available
» Bachelor of Arts in Communications
» Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
» Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
» Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
» Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
» Bachelor of Science in General Management
» BSBA in Accounting
» BSBA in Finance
Degree Savings Using
Smarter by 1 Degree
76% - $53,528
Bellevue University is a nonprofit university that offers a diverse range of graduate programs designed to fit the needs of working professionals. With flexible 100% online courses, students can pursue degrees in fields such as Business, Data Science, Human Services, and Strategic Marketing without disrupting their careers.
Programs like the Master of Science in Management and Leadership are tailored to develop adaptable and innovative leaders, while the Master of Professional Studies allows for a customized curriculum aligned with individual career goals. Bellevue University is also committed to making graduate education accessible and affordable, with financial aid and employer tuition reimbursement options available. Whether you're looking to advance in your current field or pivot to a new one, Bellevue University's graduate programs provide the flexibility and support to help you succeed.
Degrees Available
» Master of Science in Data Science
» Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
» Master of Science in Criminal Justice
» Master of Science in Financial Planning
» Master of Science in Management & Leadership
» Master of Science in Cybersecurity
» Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
» Master of Arts in Sports Management
» Master of Arts in Teaching
» Master of Business Administration
» Master of Science in Accounting
» Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
» Master of Science in Project Management
» Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Since our founding in 1856, Niagara University has been guided by our mission of confidence, clarity of direction, and a heightened sense of purpose. Our students are encouraged to participate in projects that improve our community and serve the disadvantaged, and our curriculum strives to enrich the life of each and every student that crosses our threshold, developing purpose-driven leaders and neighbors who continue to live out the values of their Vincentian education.
Niagara University is a private university where tomorrow’s leaders gain the confidence to reach for their goals, clarity of thought and direction, and a heightened sense of purpose. You won’t just gain an education – you’ll realize your full potential to make an impact on the world around you.
Niagara University is located near Niagara Falls in Lewiston, New York, and is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Degrees Available
» Master in Applied Behavior Analysis
» MBA in Strategic Management
» MBA in Accounting
» Master of Science in Special Education
Degree Savings Using
Smarter by 1 Degree
9-13% - $3-5k
Regional accrediting commissions are among the oldest accrediting organizations in the country. The United States is divided into six accreditation regions: New England, Middle States, North Central, Southern, Western and Northwest. Seven accrediting commissions operate in these regions. All regional accrediting commissions review entire institutions, as opposed to programs or schools within institutions.
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1926 that operates as an institutional accreditor of distance education institutions. Accreditation by DEAC covers all distance education activities within an institution and it provides accreditation from the secondary school level through professional doctoral degree-granting institutions. DEAC’s geographic area of accreditation activities includes all states within the United States and international locations. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).