Working Professionals
Move your career forward without pressing pause on your life.
You don’t have to choose between your job, your family, and your future. Finish your bachelor’s degree, earn a master’s, or build new skills with flexible online programs and a team that supports you every step of the way.
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Find your way forward
Next online starts: October 14, 2026 · January 19, 2027. With six start dates a year, you never wait long to begin.
Sound familiar?
Life is full, and college can feel out of reach.
How will I juggle everything?
Can I afford to finish college?
Is it too late?
Can I really go back to school now?
What if I fail again?
We get it.
Many adults want to finish their education but face real challenges balancing work, family, and finances. That’s why our online programs are designed for working adults, with flexibility, affordability, and a strong support system.
No one should have to choose between advancing their future and managing their present.
Since 1889, our mission has been your success.
The MVU Online advantage
Built for adults with real responsibilities.
Many of our online students are working adults just like you. Our programs are designed around your schedule.
Your credits count
Transfer up to 90 credits
Put the college credit you’ve already earned to work toward your degree. See how credits transfer.
Flexible
100% online
Study on your schedule, from anywhere, without commuting to campus.
Affordable
Affordable, transparent tuition
Know what you’ll pay up front, and get help exploring financial aid.
Accelerated
7.5-week courses
Focus on fewer classes at a time and keep making steady progress.
Start sooner
6 start dates per year
Begin when it works for you instead of waiting for the next fall semester.
Student voice
“The ability to self-pace my coursework is really important with my schedule. The flexibility is great, and the instructors have been very accessible.”
James O., Online Master of Arts in Education Administration student
Choose your path
What’s your next career move?
The right path may be a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, or targeted career training. Start with your goal.
Degree completion
Finish your bachelor’s degree
Build on the credits you already have and complete the degree you started, fully online.
Graduate
Earn a master’s degree
Advance into leadership or a new specialty with a graduate degree that fits around your job.
Certificates
Advanced career training
Prepare for an industry-recognized certification in fields like healthcare, law, business, and the trades.
Technology
IT boot camps
Build in-demand technology skills in cybersecurity, networking, software engineering, data science, and AI.
Skill building
Professional skills courses
Sharpen specific skills like project management, Excel, QuickBooks, or grant writing with short online courses.
Career training & certificates
Build skills employers need.
Through our partnership with ed2go, you can train for a new career, earn an industry-recognized certification, or build a specific skill, all online.
Advanced career training
Online programs that prepare you for industry-recognized certifications.
Freight Broker/Agent Training
Medical Billing and Coding
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Human Resources Professional
Paralegal
Pharmacy Technician
Residential Electrician (opens in a new tab)
IT boot camps
Intensive training for high-demand technology careers.
Cybersecurity Boot Camp
AI-Focused Software Engineering Boot Camp
CompTIA A+ Training
CompTIA Network+ Boot Camp (opens in a new tab)
CompTIA Security+ Boot Camp (opens in a new tab)
Data Analytics and Visualization Boot Camp (opens in a new tab)
Cisco CCNA & Cybersecurity Associate Boot Camp (opens in a new tab)
Professional skills courses
Short online courses for personal and professional development.
Project Management Fundamentals (opens in a new tab)
Introduction to QuickBooks Online (opens in a new tab)
Introduction to Microsoft Excel (opens in a new tab)
A to Z Grant Writing (opens in a new tab)
Speed Spanish (opens in a new tab)
Discover Sign Language (opens in a new tab)
Getting started is easy
Three steps to your next chapter.
Our team is here to help you from your first question to your first class.
Step 1
Choose your program
Explore online degrees, graduate programs, and career training to find the right fit for your goals.
Step 2
Contact our admissions team
We’ll guide you through the free application and help you explore financial aid.
Step 3
Meet your advisor
Build a custom plan that fits your life and moves you toward graduation.
Already an MVU student? Log in to your classes through MyMoval, or find support on the Current Students page.
Hear from our students
Real students. Real lives.
See how working adults are earning their degrees at Missouri Valley University.
You don’t have to start over to start again.
Earn your degree without quitting your job, and move forward without putting your family on hold. Questions? Call admissions at 660-831-4114.