Success at AIU Online
AIU Online has approximately 50,000 graduates all around the world and the University
is very proud of the outcomes which they have achieved. Not only have our graduates
mastered the academic content of their programs, they have expressed a very high
level of satisfaction and career accomplishment. Here are some selected highlights.
Our Students Are Our Proof of Success
Our students are a diverse group of approximately 17,000 working men and women from
different walks of life and 40 countries. Ranging in age from 17 to over 50, they
come to AIU Online with varying levels of postsecondary education.
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Thanks to the efforts of our International, Military, and Education Partners programs,
we're able to make higher education possible for many of our students with international
exposure, armed services experiences, or corporate backgrounds. Since 2003, over
500 companies and organizations have referred over 13,000 employees to AIU Online.
And almost 3000 of our students currently serve in the military while earning their
degree. Learn more about Education Partners.
AIU Online Success in the News
Student Satisfaction
Before attending AIU Online, our graduates may have experienced a variety of obstacles
to getting ahead in life. One graduate told us that before she came to AIU Online
she had applied for a promotion at work and, even though her on-the-job experience
was good, she was passed over — "and ended up training the new person who
had more education."
Others, like a military spouse who relocated too often to complete a degree at a
traditional university, appreciated the flexibility of AIU Online.
Many raved about their experiences with their Career Services Advisor.
"We worked together on one day, and. . .the next. . .I obtained the job position.
I hadn't had any success prior to working with her." And others, who at first thought
a virtual campus would be cold and impersonal, found it was anything but. Instead,
at AIU Online they found a supportive staff, lasting friendships, and encouraging
instructors. "All my instructors were only a click or phone call away."
One of the reasons our graduation and employment rates are so high is that at AIU Online, we support our students all the way. And we seek their feedback so we'll know if we're doing everything we can to make their experience at AIU Online the best it can be. In recent surveys, we asked students to rate us in several areas and we're very proud of what they told us. Of those who responded, 89% of them said they were satisfied with their overall experience at AIU Online and 81% told us they would recommend their instructor to other students. That's high praise from the people we value most.
Student Experience
AIU Online surpasses our competitors in the services we provide. In our quest to demonstrate the quality of our education, we recently partnered with Noel-Levitz to see how we compare against some of our direct competitors who also took the survey, namely the University of Phoenix, DeVry, Capella, several Kaplan schools, and several others. 74% of AIU Online students replied that so far their college experience has been better than they expected, compared to only 67% of our peer group. Additionally, 90% of AIU Online students are satisfied with their experience so far, compared to 87% of our peer group.
Alumni Career Paths
The majority of AIU graduates from the Online campus have gone on to the kinds of
careers they were looking for. We say congratulations to all of them, and to all
of our current students who are on their way toward having their own success stories
to share in the future. AIU Online's track record for students graduating and starting
careers is impressive.
Our degree programs are engaging and career-focused. Our instructors are professionals
in their fields. Our student body is culturally rich. Our staff is supportive, and
our alumni are in or on their way toward their career goals. As a student at AIU
Online, you're giving yourself the opportunity for an enriching experience, an advanced
degree, and a bright future.
