Online Master's Degrees

AIU offers online master's degree programs such as the MBA, MSIT (with concentrations in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT Management), the Master of Healthcare Management (MHCM), and the Master of Education—explore the Online Master’s Programs altogether. Program availability may vary by state and delivery mode. AIU is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), educational attainment is associated with differences in earnings and unemployment rates. This national data from 2024 consistently shows that individuals with higher levels of education tend to earn higher average incomes and experience lower unemployment rates than those with lower levels of education. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports in 2024 that individuals with a master's degree earned a median weekly wage of $1,840, compared with $1,543 for those with a bachelor's degree. This represents approximately 19% higher median weekly earnings for master's degree holders than bachelor's degree holders.

These trends reflect overall labor market outcomes across industries and occupations, and individual results may vary. Learn more at https://www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm.

To start on your path to pursuing a degree online at AIU, follow these steps:

1. Explore AIU's programs to review core courses and see how each aligns with your educational goals.
2. Review the admission requirements, which typically include a high school diploma or equivalent—AIU does not require SAT or ACT scores for enrollment.
3. Evaluate tuition and financial aid options, including scholarships, grants*, or payment plans that may help make your education more accessible.
4. Submit your application before the next term begins — once enrolled, familiarize yourself with AIU's online learning platform to prepare for your courses and begin working toward your degree online.

*University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.

A master's degree online is typically structured to take about 12 months, but your actual time to completion depends on transfer credits*, course load (full- or part-time), and any scheduled breaks; at AIU, courses run in five-week sessions with frequent graduate start dates (typically ~8/year), so students may finish faster while others pace around work and family. Explore degree programs on AIU Online Master's Degrees, review Online Course Delivery (5-week sessions) and the University Catalog, consider transfer credit options, and verify accreditation via AIU Accreditation before applying through Admissions.

*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.

AIU’s accredited programs have five-week sessions with an online format that supports busy schedules (Online course delivery; browse Master’s programs), and provides access to career services (Career Support). AIU cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement —review the University Catalog and connect with Admissions to learn more.