About Us

By

Cassie Muniz

Updated on December 10, 2025

Since 2013, our mission at Accredited Schools Online has been to provide prospective students with accurate, trustworthy, and expert-driven information about accredited online colleges and universities.

An accredited institution meets quality standards that ensure it provides a worthwhile education to students. Accreditation is what makes your degree legitimate, setting you up for success post-graduation.

What We Do

The pathway to a college degree can be long and costly, but we’re here to guide you every step of the way — from exploring career paths and understanding accreditation to enrolling in an online program and financing your education.

We publish content to help you find the best school to help you achieve your professional goals. Our content primarily includes:

School and Program Rankings

We rank accredited schools based on quality, affordability, reputation, and program offerings. Learn more about our ranking methodology.

Accreditation Guides

Learn what accreditation is and why it’s critical to higher education. Visit our accreditation hub.

College, Career, and Financial Aid Resources

Use our resources to map out your ideal career path and prepare for college. Explore all student resources.

Why We Value Accreditation

At Accredited Schools Online, we only rank schools accredited by legitimate agencies.

Accreditation, or lack thereof, can profoundly impact a student’s financial aid opportunities and employability. If you attend an unaccredited school or program, you may be ineligible to do the following:

Our Process

Our editorial process is rigorous. We’re committed to presenting accurate work and showcasing authentic experiences. Our content is informed by the experiences of real students and higher education experts, helping you make an informed decision on your path to earning a degree.

We build research, expertise, and fact-checking into each step of our content creation process. We rely on trusted sources, such as:

• Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• U.S. Department of Education (ED)

Our Team

Our team of editors, writers, copy editors, and reviewers has produced content covering the importance of accreditation for over a decade.

We’ve developed expertise in higher education, professional licensure and certification, and the various fields in which accreditation is critical, such as nursing, allied health, mental health, and K-12 education.

Sarah Eilefson

Managing Editor

Cassie Muniz

Principal Editor

Evan Thompson

Writer

Explore Our Content

Best Accredited Online Colleges and Universities

Accredited online colleges have the legitimacy of traditional schools but allow you to complete classes from home. Explore the best accredited online colleges.

Matt Whittle •August 11, 2025

What Is Accreditation? Understanding the Types, Agencies, and Process

Financial Aid for Online Colleges