Is U.S. Career Institute accredited?

U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

When does the program start?

Once you have enrolled in our online high school you will receive an email within 24 hours with your student information and access to your first course, HS002- Strategies for Academic Success.

Am I eligible to take this high school diploma program in my state?

If you live in any of the 50 states, you are eligible to take our diploma program: 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.

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North Carolina Online High School Diploma Program

If you are looking for an alternative to traditional high school in North Carolina, U.S. Career Institute’s online high school program can help. We have developed a comprehensive program that is accredited across the country. Students in North Carolina can receive their high school diploma while learning at their own pace and without difficulties associated with public or private high school experiences. Whether you are a teen looking for something different or an adult who wants to return to school after some years away, the U.S. Career Institute Online High School Program may be right for you. We are proud to offer an exceptionally well-designed, fully online program for all students. You can achieve your educational goals at your own pace and on your own schedule.

Who We Serve

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

All-day public or private high school classes do not work for all teens. For those who struggle with standard classroom settings, the flexibility and accessibility of online high school provides many advantages. U.S. Career Institute offers a hyper- value, comprehensive education with all important curriculum subjects and career-focused electives. Our Online High School for Teens is perfect for any student in North Carolina.

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

Adult in Adults in North Carolina earn an average of $6264 more in North Carolina when they have a high school diploma. Accomplishing this educational goal opens up possibilities that you may not have had before. With U.S. Career Institute’s Online High School Program for Adults, you can finish high school successfully around your existing schedule.

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North Carolina Online Homeschool
9+ Months • $49/month

For North Carolina families who embrace nontraditional education, our online high school program works well as a homeschooling curriculum. Our classes align with the rigorous Colorado educational standards, which are also recognized in North Carolina. You can expect well-balanced courses, high-quality learning materials, and access to skilled instructors.

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Why Get a High School Diploma Online in North Carolina?

With an 88% high school graduation rate*, North Carolina hovers near the bottom of the rankings for education in the United States. While some adults turn to the GED test instead, it is important to understand the differences between a GED and an accredited high school diploma. U.S. Career Institute's online program gives you the time and resources necessary to achieve mastery in any class before moving on. The structure, which focuses on one or two classes at a time, makes it easier to fit learning around your busy schedule. In North Carolina, teenage and adult students who have dropped out of the traditional school experience, now have the flexibility to learn at their own pace and achieve their educational goals.

Required High School Courses & Classes

Every student in the United States must successfully complete the required course hours and credits to receive a high school diploma. At U.S. Career Institute, we have modeled our rigorous yet accessible program on the comprehensive Colorado educational standards. These are also recognized in North Carolina and all other states. The secondary school curriculum includes traditional classes like math, science, and English as well as multiple electives to help students pursue their special interests. Many align with career-path programs for a quality head start on employment success.

North Carolina Vocational High School Online

For career-focused teenagers and adults already in the workforce who want to expand their options and boost future income, the U.S. Career Institute Online Vocational High School Pathway can help. For those interested in business, healthcare, veterinary services, paralegal studies, and fitness industries students earn credits toward future professional certificates or associate degrees through U.S. Career Institute while also completing high school studies.

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

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

U.S. Career Institutes Online High School was specially designed to meet the needs and exceed expectations for all students in North Carolina and across the country. Whether you are part of a family interested in homeschooling, a current teenage student who needs something beyond traditional classroom settings, or an adult who wants to return and reach your academic goals, this is an excellent option for you. We are happy to offer multiple tuition and financing options for our highly affordable and flexible U.S. Career Institute online high school program.

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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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