{"id":3296,"date":"2025-01-07T23:21:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T23:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/online\/?page_id=3296"},"modified":"2025-02-20T20:50:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T20:50:44","slug":"why-online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/online\/why-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Why earn an Online Degree at NAU?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nau-block nau-block-left-nav-top-bound\">\n    \t<button id=\"left-nav-toggle-btn\" onclick=\"toggleNav();\">\n\t\tON THIS PAGE \n\t\t<i id=\"chevron-icon\" class=\"fas fa-solid fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div id=\"left-nav-menu-track\">\n\t\t<div id=\"left-nav-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rfi-above-anchor-tags\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ri-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/admissions\/request-information\/\" id=\"request-info\" class=\"btn bg-true-blue left-nav-menu-bottom-button display-mobile\">Request info&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"left-nav-menu\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"menu-section menu-section-links\"><h6 class=\"hidden-mobile left-nav-list-header\">ON THIS PAGE<\/h6><ul class=\"left-nav-menu-list on-this-page\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/online\/why-online\/#what-sets-NAU-online-apart\" title=\"What sets NAU Online apart?\">What sets NAU Online apart?<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/online\/why-online\/#why-students-choose-NAU-online\" title=\"Why students choose NAU online\">Why students choose NAU online<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/online\/why-online\/#be-a-lumberjack-from-anywhere\" title=\"Be a Lumberjack from anywhere\">Be a Lumberjack from anywhere<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/online\/why-online\/#take-the-next-step\" title=\"Take the next step!\">Take the next step!<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/online\/why-online\/#hear-from-our-online-community\" title=\"Hear from our online community\">Hear from our online community<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul><div class=\"ri-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/admissions\/request-information\/\" id=\"request-info\" class=\"btn bg-true-blue left-nav-menu-bottom-button display-mobile\">Request info&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"menu-section backcolor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHOW CAN WE HELP?\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"responsive-icons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"link-button\" onclick=\"embedLouieChatbot();\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/themes\/nau-marketing-2021\/img\/icon-chat.svg\" alt=\"Live chat:\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChat\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"tel:800-426-8315\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/themes\/nau-marketing-2021\/img\/icon-phone.svg\" alt=\"Telephone:\"> 800-426-8315<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"mailto:online@nau.edu\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/themes\/nau-marketing-2021\/img\/icon-email.svg\" alt=\"Email:\"><span class=\"left-nav-email\"> online&#8203;@nau.edu <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section\"><header class=\"entry-header\"><div class=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumbs\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\">IN<\/a><span class=\"breadcrumb-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/online\">NAU Online<\/a><span class=\"breadcrumb-chevron\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;<\/span><\/li><li class=\"current\">Pages<\/li><\/ol><\/div><h1 class=\"entry-title text-left \">Why earn an Online Degree at NAU?<\/h1><hr class=\"h1-hr  text-left \" role=\"none\"><\/header><!-- .entry-header --><\/section><!-- <section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section grid-md-12\">\n    <header class=\"entry-header\">\n        <h1 class=\"entry-title text-left \" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"h1-first\">Dummy H1<\/h1>\n        <hr class=\"h1-hr  text-left \" role=\"none\">\n    <\/header>\n<\/section> -->\n\n<section class=\"nau-block left-nav-section grid-md-12\">\n    <div class=\"page-content\">\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your pathway to success starts here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At NAU Online, you\u2019ll gain the tools and knowledge to advance your career or start a new journey\u2014on your terms. For over 25 years and with over 25,000 online alumni, we\u2019ve helped students like you achieve their goals through flexible, high-quality online education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"nau-block nau-block-statistic-triplet  has-3 \">\n    <!-- <hr role=\"none\" class=\"hr-clearspace\"> -->\n    <div class=\"stat-wrapper -grid grid-md-12 \">\n                <div class=\"triplet-stat bg-twilight noHover stat-1 has-3-eyebrows\" data-repository=\"\">\n                <picture class=\"span-md-4 triplet-stat-picture\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" srcset=\"\">\n                                    <\/picture>\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"eyebrow-underline span-md-4\">Over&nbsp; <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"number span-md-4\">\n                        25                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"label span-md-4\">years offering high-quality online programs<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"publication span-md-4 plr-20 pb-20\">\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"triplet-stat bg-gold noHover stat-2 has-3-eyebrows\" data-repository=\"45\">\n                <picture class=\"span-md-4 triplet-stat-picture\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" srcset=\"\">\n                                    <\/picture>\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"eyebrow-underline span-md-4\">We offer&nbsp; <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"number span-md-4\">\n                        130+                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"label span-md-4\">online degree programs designed to offer value and expand career opportunities<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"publication span-md-4 plr-20 pb-20\">\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"triplet-stat bg-green noHover stat-3 has-3-eyebrows\" data-repository=\"2970\">\n                <picture class=\"span-md-4 triplet-stat-picture\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" srcset=\"\">\n                                    <\/picture>\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"eyebrow-underline span-md-4\">Ranked in the&nbsp; <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"number span-md-4\">\n                        top 14%                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"label span-md-4\">best online bachelor\u2019s programs nationwide<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"publication span-md-4 plr-20 pb-20\">\n                        \u2013 U.S. News &amp; World Report                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-students-choose-NAU-online\">Why do students choose NAU online?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section  \n    class=\"nau-block nau-block-panels   \" \n    data-layout_mobile=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-1-1\"\n        data-layout_tablet=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-1-1\"\n        data-layout_desktop=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-1-1\"\n        data-layout_xl=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-1-1\">\n\n    <div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-main-content\">\n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            <div class=\"panel-wrapper\">\n                \n                                \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-twilight-xxx-light  panelTypeText  noHover \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel--0\"\n                            id=\"panel--0\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index\">Affordable tuition, no matter where you live<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                                        <p>NAU Online is one of the few universities with the same tuition rate for all students\u2014whether you live in Arizona or a different state. Pay per credit hour, with no out-of-state fees, and access the same exceptional education as in-state learners.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-twilight-xxx-light  panelTypeText  noHover \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel--1\"\n                            id=\"panel--1\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index\">Support at every step of your journey<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                                        <p>From the moment you enroll to the day you graduate, NAU Online provides resources designed specifically for online learners. Whether it\u2019s personalized success coaching, 24\/7 tech assistance, or career support, you\u2019ll have the right support to succeed.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-twilight-xxx-light  panelTypeText  noHover \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel--2\"\n                            id=\"panel--2\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index\">Education that pays off<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                                        <p>Earning a bachelor\u2019s degree can significantly boost your career, with graduates earning 60% more per hour than those without a degree. Your investment in an NAU Online education will pay off for years to come.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"be-a-lumberjack-from-anywhere\">Be a Lumberjack from anywhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter who you are or what life looks like, NAU Online makes it possible to earn a valuable degree. Our flexible programs are designed to fit into your life, allowing you to balance work, family, and other priorities while completing your education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"take-the-next-step\">Take the next step!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get in touch today to take the first step toward becoming an online Lumberjack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-gold\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/request-information\/\">Request information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"hear-from-our-online-community\"        class=\"nau-block full-width-image-with-text-box secondary grid grid-md-12 -grid-fullwidth no-padding span-md-12  mobile-image-yes tablet-image- desktop-imageheight-  textbox-registration-bottomleft  textbox-xl-width-1-3 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