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Get Started with Flexible Online Learning

Roane State offers fully online associate degrees and over 100 distance education courses, designed to help you achieve your goals without putting your life on hold. Discover the benefits of earning your degree online:

  • Flexibility: Study on your schedule while balancing work and family
  • Quality Education: Learn from the same expert instructors as our in-person classes
  • Affordability: Access scholarships, grants, and financial aid to keep costs low
  • Career-Ready Programs: Gain skills that employers value in today’s competitive job market

over 90%

JOB PLACEMENT RATE

16:1

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

$14 million

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS AWARDED LAST YEAR

Learn on Your Schedule, Succeed on Your Terms

Our extensive selection of online courses lets you learn on your schedule, making it perfect for busy students who can’t attend traditional classes. Taught by the same expert instructors and following the same rigorous curriculum as our on-campus options, our online courses ensure you receive a high-quality education—anytime, anywhere.

Why Choose Roane State Online?

Our online programs offer the same high-quality education as our in-person classes, taught by expert faculty who are committed to your success. Here’s why thousands of students choose Roane State’s online programs:

  • Flexible Learning Options: Study when and where it works best for you, with the same curriculum and standards as our on-campus classes.
  • Personalized Support: From dedicated Success Coaches to helpful advisors, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
  • Affordable Education: Access scholarships, grants, and financial aid to keep your education within reach.
  • Proven Results: Roane State graduates excel in nationwide college transfers and are known for their academic readiness and career success.

“I was really nervous about the college admissions, financial aid, and class registration process. However, my Success Coach, Sue Niemi, made all those processes very easy and accessible. Working with my Success Coach created feelings of comfort, inclusion, and belonging, which overall guided my college career in a positive direction!”

Jason Wasilewski

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