The decision to go back to school is a big one, and the decision of where to go is just as important. There are a lot of factors to consider, including cost, flexibility and whether a school offers a quality program in one’s desired career path. Ashworth College is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of a variety of students with different life situations. Here are just a few of the reasons students decide to enroll at Ashworth.

Many people think of online learning as a current trend, but online education degrees have been around longer than you may think, from correspondence courses of the past to the modern online degree programs that exist today. This spring, Ashworth College is celebrating 30 years of providing distance education. In honor of this milestone, here are 30 things to know about Ashworth online education and distance learning.

We’re guessing this is you: Former college student who didn’t earn your degree, but wants to pick up where you left off and finish things up as quickly as possible.

Whether you’ve had some undergraduate experience or have already earned a degree and started your career, returning to school as an adult is an empowering decision. The choice to continue your higher education is a personal one, but it’s not one you are navigating alone: according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 40 percent of all college students are over the age of 25.

At Ashworth College, we are committed to flexible online degrees and career programs. Students in higher education—from working professionals to recent high school graduates—have a variety of personal responsibilities that contribute to busy schedules. That’s why we designed flexible, accredited programs with all students in mind. From time, pace, and location to payment plans and affordability, here’s what our promise of flexibility means for you.