Big Three Accreditations

[sergeantstokes]

Are these "big three" colleges accredited from the same sources as other universities? I've got big hopes of using my degree to get a job in either the government or military officer ranks, and they require strict accreditation from the schools they accept degrees from. Does anyone know?

Thanks!!

Jeremiah
(newbie)

[gregjohnson]

Yes, all three are regionally accredited, which is the highest you can get, NOT national accreditation. The big three are in the same region as Harvard,Yale, MIT, etc- same regional body. A degree from any of the 3 is just as valid- for ANY purpose.

I hope this helps. Greg

[cookderosa]

Are these "big three" colleges accredited from the same sources as other universities? I've got big hopes of using my degree to get a job in either the government or military officer ranks, and they require strict accreditation from the schools they accept degrees from. Does anyone know?

Thanks!!

Jeremiah
(newbie)

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Yes, and you can always look it up by visiting the us department of education website. They have a search feature that allows you to search for regionally accredited colleges.
I know it seems counter-intuitive, but nationally accredited is the lower accreditation- so you want REGIONAL.

[sergeantstokes]

Thanks, exactly what I needed to know, I appreciate the help.

[ShotoJuku]

Are these "big three" colleges accredited from the same sources as other universities? I've got big hopes of using my degree to get a job in either the government or military officer ranks, and they require strict accreditation from the schools they accept degrees from. Does anyone know?

Thanks!!

Jeremiah
(newbie)

For your purposes, I believe that either RA or NA will do fine.

[bat21]

Be careful with National Accreditation for Commissioned officer slots, I know for a fact the Air Force will not take a NA degree for officer candidate. As for working in the federal gov, the NA or RA will suffice.

[B Smith]

For your purposes you want a regionally accredited school. I know it sounds backwards but nationally accredited schools tend to limit you because their credits don't transfer.

The big three are all regionally accredited.