Johnson University

Yes, JU is online and offers approximately two dozen degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels that students can complete remotely. Fields of study include business administration, psychology, ministry leadership, and applied linguistics. According to NCES data, about 17% of undergraduates and 69% of graduate students enroll in distance-only education at JU. 

Employers generally respect JU's online degrees because JU is an accredited school.

To provide the most trustworthy results, OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions on its site. 

JU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctorate degrees, and certificates. This accreditation status signifies that SACSCOC finds JU's financial practices sound and that its academic programming meets the federal quality standards. 

JU is a higher education institution affiliated with the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. According to the JU Statement of Faith, "any person who holds to the Lordship of Jesus and meets the other admission requirements is welcome at Johnson University."

JU is considered conservative. For example, while its diversity and inclusion statement recognizes "...women and men across races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities, and ages," it does not mention gender identity or sexual orientation. The JU student handbook notes that alcohol use is prohibited on and off campus and, "JUTN students are not to go "clubbing" or to any establishment or event where the sale or service of alcohol or tobacco is the primary emphasis of the establishment (i.e., bar, club, lounge, winery, brewery, etc.)." It's unclear, however, whether these restrictions also apply to online students. 

For more perspective, JU's Florida and Tennessee campuses are located in politically conservative states. According to the Pew Research Center, 37% of Florida and 46% of Tennessee practice conservative political ideologies. 

JU is known for being a competitive school to get into. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Education through College Scorecard, JU accepts only a little over half of applicants. However, 77% of undergraduates return after their first year, and 60% of students graduate with degrees, higher than the average national graduation rate.

JU is also known for its unique programming. For example, it offers an online bachelor's degree in intercultural commerce for students interested in working in the international Christian market environment. This degree can help students build the skills necessary to adapt business practices to other countries' financial, sociopolitical, and economic systems while still demonstrating their faith.

According to College Scorecard data, JU's bachelor's degrees in mental and social health services, such as pastoral care and counseling, provide graduates with the highest earnings with a median annual salary of approximately $33,700. Additionally, bachelor's degrees in biblical studies and business administration also provide the highest earnings for JU graduates at approximately $31,200 and $30,700, respectively. 

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. JU has a bachelor's salary score of 50 out of 100 total points. 

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, JU's admission requirements for online students generally include the following:

• An application
• A $15 application fee
• Official high school transcripts
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official ministry transcripts, if applicable
• Either entrance exam scores (such as SAT or ACT scores) or a writing sample/college essay and two academic references