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Many popular online schools offer different ways students can complete a degree. OCU features both online and on-campus degrees in Circleville, Ohio. Some degrees, such as those in the field of education, can only be taken in person, while business degrees can only be taken online. 

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (), 79% of undergraduate students are enrolled in exclusively online courses, leaving only 21% that study on-site. 

It's best to look at a school's accreditation status when deciding whether it's legitimate. As a trusted source for online degree rankings, OnlineU only features accredited schools. Students attending accredited schools can rest assured that their degrees and instructors have been vetted to meet the standards of third-party accrediting agencies. OCU is accredited by the , an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additionally, it's accredited by the . 

OCU is first and foremost known for its commitment as a Christian school. Its academics and student development programs are Christ-centered, allowing students to cultivate their faith. Online students can pursue certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in biblical and theological studies, ministry, and global missions. Additionally, all OCU undergraduates are required to take nine credits of religion and spiritual formation courses — including Biblical Literature, Theology, or Religion; Old Testament Literature; and New Testament Literature.

The degree that earns students the highest salary at OCU is its . In the three years after graduating this program, students can expect to earn a median annual salary of around $44,300 based on . This degree can be earned on campus or 100% online in a five-week course format. Concentrations include Accounting, Criminal Justice, and Emergency Management, among others. 

Additional health-related programs are also on the list of the highest paid degrees, such as the online and . After graduating, students can earn approximately $39,000 and $32,100, respectively. 

Please note that College Scorecard actually lists its nursing program as the highest paid degree. However, all of OCU's nursing programs have been . 

OnlineU's Salary Score is a proprietary metric to compare alumni salaries between the same degree at different institutions. OCU scores 51 for bachelor's degrees and 39 for master's degrees. 

OCU has an open admissions policy. This means that 100% of applicants are accepted as long as they meet the school's requirements. For example, students pursuing an associate degree only need to present a high school diploma or GED to get in. Adult learners may find OCU even easier to get into because all applicants are required to submit college entrance exam scores unless it's been five or more years since they graduated high school.

The admissions requirements for students differ depending on what level of education they are applying to college for. For first-year bachelor's students this means having a 2.0 GPA in high school and holding at least 50 semester credits from an accredited university, trade school, or community college. Graduate ministry students need to provide documents and reference forms related to their faith. 

Below are the steps to apply: 

• Submit an online application with basic personal and educational information.
• Send high school or college transcripts directly to OCU's AGS program. This can be done through email, fax, or postal mail. 
• Pay the $30 application fee.