{"id":219509,"date":"2026-05-04T17:49:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T17:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/219509\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T17:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T17:49:15","slug":"st-johns-university-launches-st-johns-online-expanding-access-to-nationally-recognized-degrees-for-working-adults-and-flexible-learners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/219509\/","title":{"rendered":"St. John\u2019s University Launches St. John\u2019s Online, Expanding Access to Nationally Recognized Degrees for Working Adults and Flexible Learners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>May 4, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">(QUEENS, NY, May 4, 2026) \u2014 St. John\u2019s University has launched <a href=\"https:\/\/online.stjohns.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St. John\u2019s Online<\/a>, a new division offering fully accredited degree programs built for students who have jobs, families, and responsibilities that do not stop when classes start. With nine programs available now and a roadmap to 21 online degree programs by Fall 2029, St. John\u2019s Online extends the University\u2019s 156-year academic legacy to students worldwide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The launch reflects St. John\u2019s longstanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/who-we-are\/history-and-facts\/vincentian-heritage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vincentian mission<\/a>, rooted in compassion, justice, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/who-we-are\/faith-mission-ministry\/institute-vincentian-impact\/vincentian-service-and-social-justice\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">service<\/a> to those who need it most. St. John\u2019s Online is designed for students who want to pursue a degree but cannot make the traditional model work, whether because of the commute, a fixed class schedule, or the demands of an already full life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cStudent success is our number one priority, and we constantly strive to increase opportunities for students and to meet their needs,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/who-we-are\/leadership-and-administration\/simon-geir-moller-phd\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Simon G. M\u00f8ller, Ph.D.<\/a>, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. \u201cWith the launch of St. John\u2019s Online, students can pursue academic programs with unparalleled flexibility, allowing them to balance their education with work and other commitments.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThere are thousands of students who have the drive and the talent to earn a St. John\u2019s degree but could not make the traditional model fit their lives,\u201d said Michael Koskinen, Ed.D., Chief Online Learning Officer. \u201cSt. John\u2019s Online changes that. With lower tuition rates and a fully flexible format, we remove barriers, make exceptional education more accessible, and ensure every student can succeed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A Degree Built Around Real Life<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Programs span high-demand fields including business, cybersecurity, data analytics, education, and public service, and technology. Courses are taught by St. John\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/academics\/faculty\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">faculty<\/a> and work with instructional designers who understand how adults learn, so the coursework is rigorous, practical, and connected to real career outcomes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Courses are taught synchronously and asynchronously, with some programs available in half-term modules for maximum flexibility. Every student is supported from enrollment through graduation by dedicated success coaches and faculty invested in their progress.<\/p>\n<p>Extraordinary Education at an Exceptional Value<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">St. John\u2019s Online provides the highest level of education at the best possible value, setting the pathway to a more prosperous future. Investing in an undergraduate, master\u2019s, or doctoral degree at St. John\u2019s Online helps students prepare for ongoing success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tuition is competitively priced to make a nationally recognized St. John\u2019s Online degree accessible to working adults and flexible learners. The following rates apply for academic year 2026\u201327:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">St. John\u2019s Online Program<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Cost Per Credit (AY 2026\u201327, beginning Fall 2026)<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Undergraduate Online<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">$857<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Graduate Online<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">$1,000<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">M.S. in Library and Information Sciences<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">$1,815<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Ph.D. in Literacy<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">$1,705<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Regarding calculating tuition costs, each scenario varies. Financial aid is available for eligible students. Contact an enrollment adviser to help plan your financial needs.<\/p>\n<p>The St. John\u2019s Difference, Online<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This online degree carries the same high academic standards and employer recognition as an on-campus degree. St. John\u2019s delivers that quality in a fully flexible format, without compromising the rigor, community, or career value students expect from the University.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Students have access to engaged faculty, a supportive online community, and an institution with a proven reputation and record of achievement. St. John\u2019s is consistently recognized for academic excellence, value, and outcomes, regardless of how a student attends.<\/p>\n<p>Program Availability and Next Steps<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">St. John\u2019s Online is now enrolling students for the Fall 2026 semester in programs across analytics, business, cybersecurity, education, public service, technology, and more. Nine additional degree programs will launch in 2026\u201327, bringing the total to 21 fully online degrees by Fall 2029.<\/p>\n<p>Online Bachelor of Science in Administrative StudiesOnline Master of Business Administration (three concentrations: Business Analytics, Finance, and Marketing Management)Online Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information SystemsOnline Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice LeadershipOnline Master of Science in Education, Teaching Students with Disabilities (Pre-K\u201312)Online Master of Science in Education, School CounselingOnline Master of Science in Business AnalyticsOnline Master of Science in Library and Information ScienceOnline Ph.D. in Literacy<\/p>\n<p class=\"p7\">\u00a0To learn more or request information, visit online.stjohns.edu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">About St. John\u2019s University:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St. John\u2019s University<\/a>\u00a0is a private, coeducational, Roman Catholic University founded in 1870 by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vincentiansusa.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Congregation of the Mission<\/a>\u00a0(the Vincentians), with its main campus located in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/queens-residential-campus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Queens<\/a>, NY. St. John\u2019s University also has campuses and locations in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/manhattan-campus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manhattan<\/a>, NY;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/life-st-johns\/global-locations\/rome-campus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rome<\/a>, Italy;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/life-st-johns\/global-locations\/paris-location\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paris<\/a>, France; and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/life-st-johns\/global-locations\/limerick-location\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Limerick<\/a>, Ireland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p9\">St. John\u2019s University is comprised of six\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/academics\/schools\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Schools and Colleges<\/a>, including the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/academics\/schools\/college-pharmacy-and-health-sciences\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences<\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/academics\/schools\/college-professional-studies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies<\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/academics\/schools\/st-johns-college-liberal-arts-and-sciences\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St. John\u2019s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences<\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/academics\/schools\/peter-j-tobin-college-business\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Peter J. Tobin College of Business<\/a>\u00a0(including the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/academics\/schools\/peter-j-tobin-college-business\/maurice-r-greenberg-school-risk-management-insurance-and-actuarial-science\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science<\/a>);\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/academics\/schools\/school-education\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The School of Education<\/a>; and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/law\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">School of Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As of Fall 2025, the University has almost 1,300 full-time and part-time\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/academics\/faculty\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">faculty<\/a>; 16,651 undergraduate students; and 3,784 graduate students from 45 states and 125 countries. St. John\u2019s offers more than 200\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/academics\/programs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">undergraduate and graduate programs<\/a>, including 16 doctoral programs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohns.edu\/news-media\/news\/2026-04-13\/st-johns-university-announces-commencement-2026-honorees\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St. John\u2019s University Announces Commencement 2026 Honorees<\/a><\/p>\n<p>              St. John\u2019s University will hold its Undergraduate-Level Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. on the Great Lawn. The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., D.D. \u201986SJC, \u201988M.A., Archbishop of Boston, MA, will serve as this year\u2019s speaker and be conferred an honorary degree during the ceremony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"May 4, 2026 (QUEENS, NY, May 4, 2026) \u2014 St. John\u2019s University has launched St. John\u2019s Online, a&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":120440,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[9,24,63,122,124,123],"class_list":["post-219509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-queens","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-queens","tag-queens-headlines","tag-queens-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/219509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=219509"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/219509\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/120440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=219509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=219509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=219509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}