The University of Scranton

Yes, the University of Scranton is legitimate and respected by employers. A school's institutional accreditation status is a key indicator of a school's worth. It indicates that an independent agency designated by the U.S. Department of Education has reviewed a school's financial and academic practices and deemed it both responsible and ethical. 

All OnlineU schools are accredited, and the University of Scranton is no exception. It is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). 

The University of Scranton's 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio lends to small class sizes (around 20 students or less) and individualized instruction. Therefore, students may receive more opportunities to engage in class and interact with peers, even in an online setting. In addition to institutional accreditation, Scranton has earned accreditation from 16 bodies in fields such as healthcare, business, and counseling. Scranton is also known for its Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library, the leading academic library in Northeastern Pennsylvania that holds over 600,000 print and electronic volumes. 

Scranton may be considered prestigious because it routinely receives national recognition from several organizations for its academic programs and outcomes, including OnlineU, which has named it #3 for online master's degrees in 2023.

Depending on your study area and salary potential, Scranton may be worth the money. Online graduate tuition ranges from approximately $500 to $1,000 per credit. For example, an online MBA is $965 per credit, totaling roughly $34,000 to $46,000 in tuition if you're completing a 36 to 48-credit hour program. MBA graduates specializing in Operations Management carry $39,226 in student debt on average, based on College Scorecard data, but earn an annual median salary of $90,913. This may help students repay loans faster. 

Scranton's online graduate programs do not appear to require completing theology courses. However, it's always best to double-check with an admission advisor when considering applying to a school.

No, the University of Scranton does not currently require students to take GRE to enroll in its online graduate programs. However, this may change, so always check with an admissions advisor.

Graduate admission requirements for Scranton are similar to other schools. Applying requires completing a free online application. You'll also need to submit official transcripts from any other colleges and universities you've attended and three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your ability to perform graduate-level coursework. However, each individual program may have additional requirements an advisor can confirm.