Originally founded with the express goal of providing students with the education required to succeed in the computer industry,
Herzing University has since grown from a single institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to an eight-state eleven-campus system that offers degrees in more than 30 programs. In 2009, Herzing College became Herzing University.
Herzing, which has approximately 5,000 students, also has an online division.
Accreditation
Herzing University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Herzing also holds specific accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools for its medical assisting programs.
Academics
Herzing University Online offers its students associate, bachelor and master-level degrees. Herzing University Online offers associates and bachelors degrees in the following areas:
- Technology
- Business
- Health Care
- Design
- Public safety
Masters degrees through Herzing are available in Business Administration and Nursing.
Some popular degrees offered by Herzing University Online are:
- Associate of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in International Business
- Associate of Science in Graphic Design
- Master of Business Administration in Project Management
- Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Education
Admission
All applicants to Herzing University should have a high school diploma or GED and a minimum score on the school's entrance assessment.
Those applying to graduate school, will also need either a 2.7 minimum GPA at the undergraduate level, a minimum of 500 on the GMAT, or GRE scores of 450 verbal and 450 quantitative reasoning. Students with a GPA less than 2.7 are offered conditional admission.
In addition to these requirements, a review committee will also consider the recommendation of the Admissions Advisor and whether or not the applicant displays motivation.
These are general criteria used for admission to most programs at Herzing, however, students should check on the website or with admissions counselors to inquire about any requirements specific to their chosen degree.
Five Features that Make Herzing Stand Apart
- Transparent Tuition Fees. Students get what they see with Herzing's competitive tuition and fees. Unlike many other colleges, Herzing does not charge online, technology, or graduation fees. Textbooks, which are real physical books instead of ebooks, are included in tuition. The only extra fee for any program is a $25 one time enrollment fee.
- Continuing Education Discount. Herzing bachelor's degree students and alumni who choose to take master's level courses at Herzing, receive a 15% tuition discount.
- Job Preparedness. Herzing's education equips students to quickly and definitively find a job. In 2008, 97% of available Herzing University Online graduates started jobs in the area they studied.
- Small Class Size. Herzing keeps its classes small. The average size is 18 students, while each class is capped at 25 students.
- Hybrid Learning. Herzing allows students to combine their online learning with one of Herzing's brick-and-mortar campuses in the US. International online students have the option of combining their online learning with a local university in their country.
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