Maryland Online High School

Earn your high school diploma online in as little as 9 months, at your own pace. Accredited by DEAC and MSA-CESS. Start learning today - no waiting period!

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Accredited Maryland Online High School

Earn your high school diploma online in as little as 9 months, at your own pace, with U.S. Career Institute's DEAC and MSA-CESS accredited High School.

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Maryland Online High School Diploma Program

U.S. Career Institute Online High School proudly serves students in Maryland and across the country with convenient and flexible online education. From adults looking to get their high school diploma to traditional students who need an alternative to the typical classroom, U.S. Career Institute’s Online High School is here to help you finish your education. If you are looking for a flexible, self-paced diploma program, our accredited high school program is 100% online and is aligned with Colorado state standards.

Who We Serve

U.S. Career Institute Teen Students

Maryland Online High School for Teens
9+ Months • $49/month

If you or your student are struggling with the traditional classroom setting, online high school may be a great option. U.S. Career Institute Online High School offers self-paced, 100% online programs that can be completed from the comfort of your home at the time that works best for you or your student.

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U.S. Career Institute adult learners

Maryland Online High School for Adults
9+ Months • $49/month

On average, adults in Maryland with a high school diploma make $8,622 more* than those without. U.S. Career Institutes’ online high school offers a flexible, self-paced program, making it perfect for adults with busy lives who want to get their high school diploma.

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USCI Homeschool

Maryland Online Homeschool
9+ Months • $49/month

Homeschool is a great option for high school students that struggle in a classroom. Parents looking at different homeschool curriculums will find that U.S. Career Institute’s online high school offers a comprehensive program that can help their student finish high school and get their high school diploma.

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Why Get a High School Diploma Online in Maryland?

91.5%* of adults in Maryland over the age of 25, have their high school diploma. This is slightly above the national average which is around 86%*. Regardless of when you dropped out of high school, there are online options available for adults in Maryland looking to get their high school diploma. U.S. Career Institute’s online high school programs perfect for the busy adult who wants to return to school to complete their high school diploma. With our flexible learning options, individuals can take our classes without having to put their lives on hold. Beyond being a program for adults, our online high school is also a great fit to be used as a homeschool curriculum or for traditional students who may be struggling with typical classroom settings or need a more flexible learning option.

Required High School Courses & Classes

U.S. Career Institute Online High School follows the curriculum requirements for Colorado state standards, but students from any state, like Maryland, can get their high school diploma with our program. To receive a high school diploma students are required to pass a certain number of required credit hours. Along with core classes, like science and math, students are also required to take electives. For students looking to get ahead, U.S. Career Institute’s Online High School offers career track electives that allow students to get a headstart in the healthcare, fitness, veterinary, paralegal, or business career fields!

Maryland Vocational High School Online

Students interested in getting a jumpstart toward their future career field have a selection of five different career paths with U.S. Career Institute’s Vocational High School Online. Maryland students can choose from business, healthcare, veterinary services, paralegal studies, and fitness career paths. Students will take a select number of electives in their chosen path. After finishing our online high school career pathway program, students can transfer the credits towards one of our certificate or associate degree programs! Career-focused high school education gives students the ability to test if a certain career is right for them. Learn more about what career field is right for you and take our career finder survey!

This approach allows students to connect their Florida online high school experience with potential career directions while still completing their accredited diploma at their own pace. To learn more about available options, visit our career pathways page.

Online HS Career Path

Beginner-Friendly Lessons

Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.

Engaging Curriculum

Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit. Study on your phone or computer!

Transfer Credits Accepted

Up to 18 previous high school credits can be transferred for a savings of up to $249!

Proven Reputation

A+ BBB Rating, 45 Years in Business, 4.8 out of 5 TrustScore, Accredited by the DEAC and MSA-CESS, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.


Program Reviews

Trustpilot

The online high school program is great so far. It is less stressful on my mental health and more manageable for my day to day life. It only takes me less than a few hours total to finish lessons and the work I do online is kinda easy so far. I'm glad I've signed up for this program.

Gianni High School Student

We've gotten fast responses to our questions and the instructors have been proactive in reaching out to us. This is our first semester with U.S. Career Institute and we're looking forward to the rest of Abby's learning experience here.

Will S. Parent/Guardian of High School Student

I have about a million questions before transitioning my teenager from public school to this program and they were AMAZING! The people I was working with were very responsive, answered everything and were so helpful. My daughter started today and I can't wait to see how it goes from here.

Glenna Parent/Guardian of High School Student

I decided to go back to high school after experiencing chronic health issues that prevented me from graduating. Now that I am graduated, I plan to go to my local college to study chemistry. U.S. Career Institute definitely prepared me for my college major with their amazing science classes. I originally enrolled in U.S. Career Institute after I saw an ad on YouTube, I decided it was time to move on to better things. My favorite part about U.S. Career Institute High School student was actually the staff. I had to have emailed them over 50 times and they always loved to help me. What sets U.S. Career Institute apart from other online schools is definitely how much they care about the quality of coursework and their students. I would recommend U.S. Career Institute High School to anyone looking to graduate because you could go at your own pace, while getting a great education. My advice to anyone still in high school or wanting to go back: absolutely go for it. I will be starting college this summer and I would have never done it without U.S. Career Institute!

Emma R. High School Student

My experience was great. I was able to get my son in school with no problem and now he is about to finish and become a high school graduate.

Tyra Parent/Guardian of High School Student

Tuition and Financing

For an affordable, flexible online high school in Maryland, you can trust U.S. Career Institute. Our team is dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive education, that they can complete at their own pace, in the comfort of their homes at a low cost. Whether you are a traditional student, a parent looking for a homeschool curriculum, or an adult looking for a high school diploma program, we have a program available for you.To learn more about our tuition and financing options for Maryland high school students visit our tuition page and get started today!

Tuition & Financing Options
U.S. Career Institute High School Student
10-Day Money-Back Commitment

After you receive your first lesson, you have 10 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you. Learn more.

Learning Materials Included

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Everything’s included – no hidden fees after enrollment.

Student Support

Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, as well as student services to support you throughout your program.

10-Day Money-Back Commitment

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Everything’s included – no hidden fees after enrollment.

Learning Materials Included

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Everything’s included – no hidden fees after enrollment.

Student Support

Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, as well as student services to support you throughout your program.

How to Enroll

We are an open enrollment school. If you meet the requirements below, you will be accepted.

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    Provide us with basic information - Our form asks for your name, email, phone, date of birth and education level. You must be at least 13 years old, have completed 8th grade, and be able to read and write in English. Students will be required to self-attest completion of 8th grade by providing the school name, address, and date of attendance. For students under 18, a parent or guardian is required to complete the agreement.

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    Pay for your tuition: You can pay-in-full or choose our monthly payment plan.

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    Sign the enrollment agreement and disclosures

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Program FAQs

Many factors influence the total price of our high school program, whether you’re transferring credits into the program and the payment plan you choose. Visit our high school tuition page to get more information about costs and our payment plan options.

U.S. Career Institute offers a couple of different payment options, our most popular is our low $49 monthly payment plan! Learn more by visiting our financing page.

Yes! U.S. Career Institute accepts up to 18 credits from previous high school experience. We believe it is important to maximize transfer credits and will evaluate all transcripts within one week after we receive them and help students create their learning plans based on the credits that are accepted. All transcripts must be submitted within 75 days of enrollment in order to be considered. Visit our transfer credit page for more information.

U.S. Career Institute allows students to gain up to 1 elective credit for relevant work experience as defined in the student catalog under the work-credit affidavit section.

Once a student enrolls, students should complete 6 credits per year to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (please see the catalog for SAP policy details), for a total of 24 credits to complete the program. Students may take up to 30 days to complete courses valued at 0.5 credits and 60 days to complete courses valued at 1 credit. U.S. Career Institute High School may open an additional course at the discretion of the Registrar, provided students have shown they currently meet and can continue meeting Standard Academic Progress requirements as outlined in this catalog. Students interested in taking more than one course at a time may email the registrar at hsregistrar@uscareerinstitute.edu.

U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). And Middle States Association Commission on Secondary Schools. The DEAC and MSA-CESS are listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Once you have enrolled in our online high school you will receive immediate access to get started with your first course, HS002- Strategies for Academic Success.

Students must be at least 13 years old to enroll in our online high school. Parents or guardians must approve enrollments for students under 18 years old.

Yes! Students in Florida can obtain a high school diploma from U.S. Career Institute's accredited online high school!

Absolutely. Our admissions team reviews transcripts from all public, private, and homeschool networks across Florida to ensure students receive full credit for coursework they have already completed.

We are a private online high school that is MSA-CESS & DEAC accredited, tuition-based private online high school open to residents across Florida, allowing for 100% self-paced flexibility without the rigid scheduling of public, charter or other Florida state-supported schools.

No. Because U.S. Career Institute is a private online high school, our graduation requirements are based on our high institutional standards and Colorado private education guidelines. Students studying from Florida earn an accredited high school diploma upon completing our core curriculum, completely bypassing local public school credit distributions or state-mandated electives.

No. Since we operate as an accredited private institution, our students are completely exempt from Florida public school standardized testing mandates, such as state End-of-Course (EOC) exams or regional assessment benchmarks. Academic progress is measured entirely through our internal, self-paced online coursework.

Every institution sets its own entrance requirements, and the acceptance of transfer academic credits and academic credentials to another institution is determined by the receiving institution. Courses in U.S. Career Institute’s high school program may or may not transfer to other institutions and depends solely on the receiving institution’s criteria and determination.

U.S. Career Institute operates as an DEAC and MSA-CESS accredited online provider based out of Colorado. As such, Florida funds for extracurricular activities are likely not available to your student.
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Citations & Disclaimers
*Bureau of Labor and Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Earnings and Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment, 2020 on the internet at https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2021/data-on-display/education-pays.htm (visited January 24, 2022). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Earnings and Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Earnings and Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.

U.S. Career Institute does not guarantee the transferability of its credits to any other institution or acceptance of its diploma to meet college entrance requirements or requirements of potential employers. The acceptance of transfer academic credits and academic credentials to another institution is determined by the receiving institution. Courses in U.S. Career Institute’s high school program may or may not transfer to other institutions and depends solely on the receiving institution’s criteria and determination.

Looking for an Online High School program in your state? U.S. Career Institute's high school program is available to all states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.