On-Campus & Online Degree Programs: Undergraduate and Graduate
Take control of your education and pursue a degree online or on-campus at CTU with programs that offer industry-relevant curricula and flexible learning options. We offer over 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and concentrations, with students from all walks of life.
Whether you're a new student, transfer student, military student, or current student in one of our traditional or online degree programs, you could become part of a vibrant academic community comprised of faculty, staff, and other fellow CTU classmates in which you have the power to pursue your personal and professional goals.
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Benefits of CTU's Degree Programs
There are a number of potential advantages to taking online classes when you enroll in a Colorado Technical University degree program:
Intellipath® Learning
Our intellipath® learning tool can help provide a more personalized learning experience by recognizing what you already know and anticipating what you’re ready to learn so that you can focus on something new.1
1 intellipath® is not available for all courses.
CTU Mobile
CTU Mobile lets you pursue your degree anytime, anywhere there is Internet—access assignments and add them to your calendar, access our online library, listen to live chats, read discussion boards, receive push notifications, and track your academic progress
Continue Your Studies
Our Master’s Advantage™ and Doctoral Advantage programs may allow qualifying students to substitute two courses in their current level of study (i.e., bachelor’s or master’s) for two higher level courses (i.e., master’s or doctoral)
Student Resources
Online career-search resources, tools, and networking opportunities, as well as Student Success Coaches are available to offer advice and guidance to current students and alumni
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Admissions Overview
Prospective CTU students must complete an admissions interview with an Admissions Advisor and submit a completed application for admission. No SAT, no GMAT, no GRE, or any other standardized test is required for acceptance into CTU's traditional or online programs
For undergraduate programs, proof of high school graduation (i.e. diploma, transcripts) or its equivalency (i.e. GED) must be submitted to CTU before the first day of the second quarter or term in the program of study. Once received, CTU will review and confirm the documentation. For master's programs, official transcripts verifying completion of an accredited baccalaureate degree must be submitted.
For Doctor of Management and Doctor of Computer Science programs, official transcripts verifying completion of an accredited master's degree in a discipline related to the CTU doctoral program concentration for which admission is sought must be submitted. For the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, applicants must submit official transcripts verifying completion of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing degree program. For all on-campus/online doctoral programs offered at CTU, applicants must have earned a 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale and submit a resume and essay. See the University Catalog for complete details.
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CTU Fast Track™
CTU Fast Track™ makes it possible to complete your undergraduate degree up to 30% faster by enabling you to “test out” of classes by passing exams2
Transfer-In Credits
Transfer-in up to 75% of the credits required to complete your degree program3
Military Experience
CTU offers additional transfer credit opportunities for active and former military members3
Non-Collegiate Experience
Students can document and demonstrate how prior non-collegiate experience (typically professional experience) meets the objectives of a particular course within the student's chosen academic program in order to earn experiential credit3
Grants & Scholarships
Apply for institutional grants and scholarships4
Associate degree programs at CTU require 93 credit-hours and can typically be completed in 24 months, and bachelor's degree programs require 183 credit-hours and can typically be completed in 48 months. Our master's degree programs require 48 credit-hours and can typically be completed in 18 months, and our doctoral programs require 100 credit-hours (plus a dissertation and attendance at two residential symposium events) and can be completed in three years. However, the amount of time it could take to graduate can vary based on a number of factors.
2 The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track™ exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.
3 Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
4 Financial aid is available for those who qualify. University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
Accreditation
Accreditation can be an important consideration, since it may be required by your field of study or career path, and it can also affect eligibility for financial aid. Colorado Technical University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and possesses programmatic accreditations from a number of recognized accrediting organizations.
CTU's Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at the Colorado Springs and Virtual campuses and the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program at the Colorado Springs Campus are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs at CTU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation). Our business degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and six of our degree programs in project management are accredited by the Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).
U.S. News & World Report has named Colorado Technical University's online degree programs to eight of its 2024 Best Online Programs lists.*
- Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
- Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans
- Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs
- Best Online MBA Programs
- Best Online Master's in Business Programs - Excluding MBA
- Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs
- Best Online Master's in Computer Information Technology Programs
- Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs
The Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have recognized Colorado Technical University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE - CD). The CTU Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program with a concentration in Cybersecurity Engineering was validated thereby to map to the DHS/NSA cybersecurity knowledge unites. This recognition and certification is valid through 2027. In 2020, the University received the Tier One Global MBA and Tier One Global Online MBA rankings, and in 2017 received Tier One North American MBA School and Top Ten Global Online MBA School rankings from CEO Magazine.
*CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Online Programs.
CTU a Military-Centric Online College
CTU has a strong appreciation for our military. Whether you're active or retired military, our Military Student Advisors are available to walk you through the application process and course selection and will be available to assist you as you pursue your academic goals. If your military service is winding down, you’re probably thinking about the upcoming transition to civilian life. You might be wondering what going back to school will be like, whether you’ll pursue a new career path, and if you can use skills you learned in the military in your everyday life. CTU understands how important this transition is, which is why we offer the Military and Veteran Resource Community (M.V.R.C) online tool, which can connect you with numerous educational and professional resources, and make it possible to communicate with other military members and veterans.
CTU's Colorado Springs Campus
Did you know that in addition to CTU’s online university, we have a ground campus in Colorado where you can pursue your degree program in a traditional classroom setting? At CTU Colorado Springs you have the opportunity to experience small-class sizes and personalized learning on a flexible schedule that is designed to fit a busy life, and receive the same benefits offered by our online programs. Students pursuing their degrees online in Colorado near this campus may want to consider participation in a hybrid degree program.
CTU's Online Degree Programs
Undergraduate Level Programs
There are two types of degrees available at the undergraduate level—associate and bachelor's degrees. An associate degree from Colorado Technical University is designed to help provide students with a solid understanding of the basic skills required in their chosen field. Earning an associate degree could be the first step toward pursuing a more advanced degree at a later time, advancing your current education, seeking out a different career path, or all of the above. In contrast, a bachelor's degree program takes longer to complete because it requires the completion of more courses, offering more advanced and in-depth coverage of a particular field of study. Though it is not necessary to possess an associate degree to pursue a bachelor's, it is necessary to possess a bachelor's degree in order to pursue a graduate degree.
Graduate Level Programs
At the graduate level there are master's and doctoral degree programs. A master's degree offers more advanced coverage of topics compared to what can be attained at the undergraduate level, and a bachelor's degree in a related subject area is not necessarily required. Doctoral degrees are typically the highest degree option available in a particular field, with coursework that is designed to be rigorous and thought-provoking so that students can work to become experts in their field. CTU requires that applicants possess a master's degree from an accredited institution in a discipline related to their desired online doctoral program concentration.
CTU cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement. Not all programs are available to residents of all states.
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Why CTU May Be The School For You
Save up to 30% on your tuition and graduate sooner with CTU Fast TrackTM.*
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Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track™ exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.