Future Students

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Learn about degrees offered and how to become a Tarleton Texan.

Current Students

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Find out more about student services offered and events taking place.

Community College Pathways

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Find out more about community college partnership opportunities

Business and Industry

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Find out how your business and industry can partner with Tarleton Online.

Quality Online Learning Is a Part of Our History.

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University Founding Date

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2003

Date University Began Offering Online Classes

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Military-Friendly

Tarleton Online Supports Military and Veteran Students

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High Quality, Low Price

Tarleton Online Offers Affordable Degrees from a Top Public National University

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Online Master’s Degrees

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Online Bachelor’s Degrees

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Online Professional Bachelor’s Degrees

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Online Doctoral Degree

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Why Tarleton Online?

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  • Fully online master’s degrees
  • Online bachelor’s degree completion programs
  • Top public national university
  • Texas A&M University System member
  • Expert faculty
  • Multiple start dates
  • Wrap-around online student support
  • Flexible classes
  • Affordable public tuition

About Tarleton Online’s Degree Programs

We have experience providing quality education in an online format.

You don’t need to put your life on hold to earn your degree.

Online education at Tarleton State University is flexible and designed to fit within your schedule.

Whether your reason for earning a degree is for your career or the people who matter most to you, we are here to help you succeed.

  • As a member of the Texas A&M University System, Tarleton State University helps working adults like you complete an online degree.
  • Our online degree programs allow you the opportunity to earn a degree while maintaining professional and personal obligations.
  • If you have the dedication, time management skills, and self-discipline, you will find our online bachelor’s degree completion programs and master’s degree programs an excellent route to earn a degree.
  • As an online student, you will complete the same degree requirements as face-to-face students.
  • Your degree will not say “online.” Tarleton Online students earn the same degrees as students attending classes at one of our campuses.

How Online Learning Works

  • Options for online classes that can be completed on your own schedule
  • Options for online classes with live sessions
  • 8-week and 16-week classes
  • Up to six start dates (varies by program)
  • Learn from anywhere
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Online Program Rankings and Recognition

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  • Accredited Colleges Online lists Tarleton State University as the #4 Best Online Program in Texas.
  • MBA Central includes Tarleton State University in the top 20 MBA programs in Texas.
  • Affordable Colleges online lists Tarleton State University as one of the 10 best online colleges in Texas.
  • Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society announced that Tarleton State University has chartered a chapter for Online students.

AND MORE!

Tarleton State University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

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Being a Successful Online Student

Texans are known worldwide for being bold, resilient, and innovative.

You have already shown these characteristics in your own life to juggle the demands of work and family. We know you can use them to finish your degree.

Whether or not you’re from the Lone Star State, we believe you have these characteristics and we can help you bring them out and harness their potential – whether you come to class on campus or on a computer.

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Online Student Resources and Services

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We want you to be successful as an online student. We offer a variety of tools and resources to guide you from application to admission to enrollment to graduation and beyond.

Affordable College Education

We’re here to help you manage college costs with financial aid.

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Value of a Tarleton State Degree

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Your degree will be awarded from Tarleton State University, not Tarleton Online. All diplomas and transcripts are issued from Tarleton and printed identically without the method of course delivery listed.

Online Course Delivery

Courses at Tarleton are delivered through Canvas. Canvas is a state-of-the-art online education platform that allows you to submit assignments, check grades, communicate with instructors, and follow up on course schedules.

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AVAILABLE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs

*Please note: Only upper-level courses are offered (lower-level courses can be transferred).

Note:

  • These programs are designed for students with at least 24 semester credit hours already completed and want to complete their bachelor’s degrees using online courses. 
  • Contact an academic advisor to find out how to maximize credit transfer and determine which degree best meets your needs.
Professional Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs

*Please note: Only upper-level courses are offered (lower-level courses can be transferred)

Applied Science, B.S.

Business, B.A.A.S.

Child Development and Family Studies, B.A.A.S.

Criminal Justice Administration, B.A.A.S.

Geographic Information Systems, B.A.A.S.

Health Professions Technology, B.A.T.

Information Technology, B.A.A.S.

Kinesiology, B.A.A.S.

Manufacturing and Industrial Management, B.A.A.S.

Public Administration B.A.A.S.

Professional completion degrees at Tarleton recognize your existing knowledge through professional training, certifications, and technical coursework. Whether your career started with military specialization, a technical program, career training, or professional certification, Tarleton recognizes that higher education happens outside the classroom.  These types of training can account for credit hours within these degree programs. The hours and types of training will be evaluated to determine the number of college credits earned.  Our programs will equip students with the necessary skills for academic advancement and success in today’s competitive workplace.

Note:

  • These programs are designed for students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science program in a technical area or have program-specific training already completed and want to complete their bachelor’s degrees using online courses. 
  • Contact an academic advisor to find out how to get credit for prior learning and maximize credit transfer.
100% Online Bachelor’s Degrees

Child Development and Family Studies, B.A.A.S.

Nursing, B.S.N. (RN to BSN Only)

Note:

  • These programs are designed for students who have completed program-specific training and want to complete their bachelor’s degrees using online courses. 
  • Contact an academic advisor to find out how to get credit for prior learning and maximize credit transfer.
Hybrid Master’s Programs
100% Online Doctoral Degrees

Virtual Information Sessions

We offer online Information Sessions that are led by one of our Admission Counselors. We will review Tarleton transfer requirements, programs offered, frequently asked questions, academic advising, financial aid, scholarships and more. These virtual sessions are available to students that are interested in attending any of our campus locations.

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Take the Next Step

Apply by: May 13th

Start on: May 20th