Online Education at McKinley College
Welcome to McKinley
Our innovative programs allow you to maximize the value of your education. All of your classes relate to your desired profession. Your textbooks are customized by industry professionals to best prepare you for the workplace. And you may take one to three courses at a time, so you can always fit your studies into your daily schedule.
We are part of one of the largest distance education institutions in the nation. McKinley College was founded by Weston Distance Learning, a leader in distance education for more than a quarter of a century. For 25 years, we have trained thousands of men and women for exciting, professional careers. McKinley College maintains the highest quality of curriculum development, student services and graduate support.
We consider our student services department and our faculty involvement to be our best attribute. Our dedicated representatives and our expert faculty are on hand year-round to offer their help and answer any questions you may have.
Everything we do is designed to give you the edge you need to succeed.
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Download this 18 page PDF with in-depth information about programs of study, courses available at McKinley, and answers to some of your top questions.
McKinley is dedicated to providing you with the tools and resources you need to excel.
Convenient, Affordable and Quick
Why study at McKinley?
- Earn Your Associate's Degree in as Little as 16 Months
McKinley College offers you the ability to complete each semester of your Associate's Degree in as little as four months! Of course, you may take longer if you wish it's always up to you, because all of our distance-learning programs are self-paced.
- Study Whenever and Wherever You Choose
The beauty of distance learning is the flexibility it offers. You have total control and can study at whatever time or place that is most convenient for you. There's no need to take time away from work, your family or your other interests and activities.
- No Classes to Attend
With McKinley College, there are no schedules to keep, no classes to attend and no waiting until the next semester to enroll. As soon as we receive your enrollment agreement, you'll join our student roster and receive your program materials within a few short days.
- Customized Textbooks
All of our textbooks and course materials are written by industry professionals. Each book is customized for the career-oriented students who attend McKinley College. Our learning materials emphasize real-world applications and give you the knowledge, skills and practice you need to excel in the workplace.
- Extremely Affordable
You'll be pleasantly surprised by the very low cost of a McKinley education. We even offer you a choice of payment plans with absolutely no finance charges or, if you prefer, we will be happy to assist you in obtaining an education loan from SLM Financial.
- Design Your Own Program
McKinley College offers five class sessions a year. During each session, you can pick which courses you want to take up to three at a time! You decide what pace best suits your needs


