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free transfer credit evaluation
24/7 free tutoring and
Averett will order and pay for transcripts
Earn your degree in 2 years or less
25% discount for active military, veterans and families
1:1 attention from student success coach
It’s time to build the future you deserve. No matter the obstacles you’ve faced in the past, at Averett University we can help you reach your potential, fulfill your dream and build a better future. Discover your path to success.
Experience
Founded in 1859, Averett has specialized in helping non-traditional students like you attain degrees for more than 35 years through the Graduate and Professional Studies college.
Consistency
We provide you with quality course content delivered in a consistent, uncomplicated format. Your life is complicated enough—the technology you use shouldn’t be.
Relevant Content
What you learn in your virtual classroom today, you can put to immediate use in your workday tomorrow.
Methodology
You’ll access relevant and comprehensive courses through technology that is dependable, consistent and user-friendly.
Personalized Attention
You will experience small class sizes and instructors who care about you as an individual. You’ll even have your own Student Success Coach who will be with you from your enrollment to graduation.
Network
As part of the Averett family, you will have access to faculty, staff, classmates, and more than 25,000 alumni in 50 states and almost 50 countries.
We offer our students learning experiences that mirror real-life situations. This means you can put tonight’s lesson to the test during tomorrow’s workday. You’ll gain insight in small classes led by industry-experienced instructors. Finally, our course formats make balancing work, family, and higher education more convenient.
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Ryan Zuidema, MBA Graduate, 2002
“Averett allowed me to network with a wide variety of professionals from different backgrounds who helped me expand my perspective, and further my personal growth.”
Courtney Meadows, M.ED. Curriculum & Instruction Graduate, 2020
“My favorite thing about Averett would have to be the people. Through Averett I was able to meet and connect with a lot of influential people who helped me throughout my educational journey.”
Averett University is committed to preparing students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change, to providing opportunities that will be transformative for our region and beyond, and to addressing needs with our high-quality academic programs.
Enhance Your Accounting Skills
The Master of Accountancy is designed to enhance accounting skills specific to a graduate level of study so that graduates are competitive in public industry, private industry, and teaching careers. This program will help graduates be able to maintain successful pass rates on the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination.
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"What I've enjoyed most about the program has been the support, not only from the faculty and staff, but also from my fellow students. The support system that you have can make a world of difference."
- KRYSTI FILER, '17
Become A Leader In Business
Prepare yourself for today’s dynamic global business environment with our Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. You’ll gain executive-level knowledge of key business functions and learn how to apply it in the real world.
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"I had a successful career underway and yet doors have opened since my undergraduate degree and since the master's at Averett."
- KEITH NEWMAN, BBA '14 AND MBA '16
Be The Difference In Students' Lives
Educators are the key to unlocking students’ potential and putting our future in good hands. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to enjoy a rewarding career in education.
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"You can use what you learn here in the real world. Averett absolutely prepares you for success - not only in this country, but globally."
- ADRIENNE RILEY, BBA '16 AND MED '18
Make Informed Decisions
This new program addresses the growing demand for a deeper understanding of data analytics among administrative staff and managers in any field.
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"Just do it. Just jump in. The advisors, the enrollment counselors, and the faculty and staff - they're all fantastic and you learn so much."
- KATHRYN RILEY, BBA '16 AND MBA '18
Prepare To Serve At A Higher Level
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership is an interdisciplinary degree designed to provide an enhanced level of graduate study and education for criminal justice practitioners who are entering or progressing into administration and leadership positions. This program will produce professionals who are capable of taking leadership roles in community building and community problem solving and further developing the profession of criminal justice in the 21st century.
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"My motivation is to better myself and to better my chances for advancement within my career field. I feel like I'm obtaining my goals through Averett."
- MITCHELL HARRIS, BSCJ '17
Take The Next Step In Nursing
People who were born to do this. People who are ready to learn, and driven to improve their skills. People committed to helping patients get better, and to making them feel better. Our Master of Science in Nursing program gives you two perfect paths to do great things — our Family Nurse Practioner track or, if you already have your MSN, a post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certificate.
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"No matter how old you are, whether you have a family to attend to, Averett University programs are ideal for just about anyone."
- ANGELA YOUNG, BSN '16
Drive Healthcare Decisions With Data
Position yourself as a leader capable of influencing the direction of healthcare with the accredited Master of Science in Applied Healthcare Data Analytics program from Averett University in collaboration with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM).
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"Just do it. Just jump in. The advisors, the enrollment counselors, and the faculty and staff - they're all fantastic and you learn so much."
- KATHRYN RILEY, BBA '16 AND MBA '18
Step Into A Lead Role
Strong leaders have never been more important. Learn the leadership principles and practical skills necessary to thrive in today’s fast-changing business environment.
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"My experience has been phenomenal. I have enjoyed everything from the faculty to meeting other adult learners in this program. It's given me the support and motivation to continue to see my goal through."
- ROSA MORRIS, BBA '17
Prepare To Serve At A Higher Level
Start or enhance your career in human services with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree. This program prepares you to serve the community in a wide variety of local, state and federal government jobs. Graduates go on to pursue careers in law enforcement, juvenile justice, probation and parole, corrections, victim advocacy, research, private security administration, victim services, community advocacy, court services, social services, social and public relations, education, health services, community services, counseling, business, nonprofit administration, social work, public administration and law.
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"My motivation is to better myself and to better my chances for advancement within my career field. I feel like I'm obtaining my goals through Averett."
- MITCHELL HARRIS, BSCJ '17
Become a Successful Business Leader
Make an impact from the top. Learn how to plan, coordinate, direct, motivate, control, and effectively communicate to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
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"My experience has been phenomenal. I have enjoyed everything from the faculty to meeting other adult learners in this program. It's given me the support and motivation to continue to see my goal through."
- ROSA MORRIS, BBA '17
Live a Life of Purpose
Rise to the challenge. Learn how to tackle entrenched societal issues that touch upon family, crime, religion, race and ethnic relations, urban communities, aging, gender roles, and law.
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"My motivation is to better myself and to better my chances for advancement within my career field. I feel like I'm obtaining my goals through Averett."
- MITCHELL HARRIS, BSCJ '17