Whether you’ve taken a few college classes or completed an Associates Degree, there are ample opportunities in Kitsap County to complete Bachelors and Masters Degrees.

Old Dominion University offers fifteen Bachelors Degree programs including Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology and Nursing. The University offers four Masters Degrees such as Engineering Management and Taxation. The classes are taught at Olympic College through an interactive distance education program called TELETECHNET, designed for part-time students who may be working full time and carrying other responsibilities. For more information, call (360) 475-7280 or visit www.oc.ctc.edu.

Chapman University offers six Bachelors Degrees, including Computer Science and Organizational Leadership, at Naval Submarine Base Bangor. Organizational Leadership and Human Resources Masters Degree Programs are also offered at this location. Base access is granted to students with U.S. citizenship. Students may transfer credits from other colleges, including Olympic College. For more information, call (866) CHAPMAN or visit www.washington.chapman.edu.

If you would like to become a teacher, than Western Washington University can help you achieve that goal. The University offers Bachelors Degrees in Elementary Education and Human Services, and a Masters Degree in School Administration. Classes are taught in Bremerton, and graduates are eligible to receive a teaching certificate upon completion of the Elementary Education degree. Call (360) 475-7265 for information or visit www.wce.wwu.edu/resources/crs.

City University has previously offered Business Administration classes at a site in Silverdale. However no classes are currently scheduled, and the future of that site is undetermined. City University also offers internet based Bachelors and Masters Degrees, including Business Administration. Call (800) 345-9056 for information or visit www.cityu.edu.

Almost every major University is currently offering some form of distance learning. An internet search yielded dozens of choices and a variety of Degrees offered at the University of Phoenix. The school is the self proclaimed “largest accredited private university” in the country. The Bachelors Degree opportunities include Business, Technology Management and Nursing, which the University of Phoenix indicates can be finished in 2-3 years for most students. Call (800) 228-7240 for information or visit www.phoenix.edu.

Most people comparison-shop for new cars, focusing on features and cost. Professionals should use the same process to choose a college. Many schools offer Accounting degrees, but the degree requirements and class content vary considerably. Review the course catalogs and identify the course content that is of most interest to you. Then, compare the fees, cost per credit, and number of credits required to complete the degree. The cost per credit can vary widely, from $400 to $575 for a Bachelors Degree for example. You will invest a considerable amount of time and money in your degree, so make sure you maximize the return on your investment by comparison shopping.