1865
Philadelphia, PA

School Details

Peirce College was founded in 1865 as Union Business College to provide career-focused education after the Civil War. It has been ahead of its time ever since. Peirce College was one of the first schools in the country to welcome women students. Peirce was one of the first accredited colleges to offer a completely online degree program and is currently Philadelphia’s only institution of higher learning that is dedicated exclusively to serving adult learners. Its mission is to “provide working adults with an affordable education with flexible classes and personal attention.” 

Peirce College offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, many of which can be earned completely online. Peirce online degrees provide academic excellence, flexibility, and personalized support.

Accreditation & Licensing

Peirce College is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts in General Studies

Business

Associate in Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Management
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management

Computer Science & IT

Associate in Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Networking, Administration & Information Security
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Programming & Application Development
Bachelor of Science in Technology Management

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Studies
Associate in Science in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies
Certificate of Proficiency in Cybersecurity
Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Studies

Healthcare

Associate in Science in Health Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Administration
Certificate in Medical Coding
Graduate Certificate in Public Health Administration
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration