Salem, VA — American National University will welcome approximately 400 new online students this term, the largest incoming online cohort in the university’s history. Across healthcare, business, and information technology, employers continue to face challenges in attracting and retaining qualified professionals. Against this growing need, accessible higher education and career-focused training play an important role in helping individuals develop in-demand skills while supporting the workforce needs of the communities they serve. This milestone reflects the university’s mission of providing accessible degree and certification programs that will help future career seekers build the knowledge and skills demanded of today’s job market.
“We’re seeing more working adults turn to our accelerated, online education specifically because employers in these fields need qualified people now,” said American National University president, Frank Longaker. “This growth reflects more than a milestone for the university. It represents the trust students place in us and the opportunities they see in pursuing their education with American National University.”
American National offers online programs in Health Sciences, Business, Information Technology, and Paralegal Studies, designed for working adults balancing education with career and family commitments. With four or five terms offered each year and online learning options that allow students to study wherever they have internet access, American National University makes it possible to pursue a degree or certificate on a schedule that fits their lives. Accelerated programs and frequent start dates give students opportunities to make progress toward their goals without putting their careers, families, or other responsibilities on hold.
“[American National University] is convenient, efficient. I save. How do you put a price tag on your time? It fits into a busy lifestyle. It makes it doable. It makes it something achievable,” said American National University student, Elisa Landgraf. “It doesn’t feel so far-fetched for a busy person, to somebody who’s already struggling and juggling a lot of things.”
American National University is dedicated to providing accessible, career-focused education designed to help students achieve their professional and personal goals. With programs spanning healthcare, business, information technology, and legal studies, ANU offers degree and certificate options that combine practical knowledge with skills relevant to today’s evolving workforce. Through flexible learning opportunities and a commitment to student success, the university serves individuals seeking to advance their careers, develop new skills, and pursue new opportunities.
For more information about American National’s online programs, visit an.edu
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