Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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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Tennessee Online High School Diploma Program

Both traditional and adult students in Tennessee now have a unique opportunity to earn their high school diploma with U.S. Career Institute’s online program. No matter what your age or circumstances, you can get a comprehensive, accredited education, and an authentic diploma upon completion. We have developed this to offer a truly flexible, affordable, and accessible online high school program that works for everyone. Work at your own pace and on your own schedule. It offers a great option for teens who need something different than standard classroom settings, adults who want to finish their high school career while working, and homeschooling families looking for a complete curriculum.

Who We Serve

U.S. Career Institute Teen Students

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

Current high school students who need an alternative to in-person instruction can benefit from U.S. Career Institute’s online high school diploma program with ease. Whether you need a different learning style, have a complicated schedule, or are facing other challenges, our flexible option can overcome these issues and allow you to get a diploma on your own terms. Complete coursework on your own schedule and at a highly affordable rate.

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U.S. Career Institute adult learners

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

Adults who live in Tennessee and have received their high school diploma earn an average of $6,562 more annually than those without one. Expand your career options and earning potential with U.S. Career Institute online high school for adults. We created this program to fit around your existing schedule and make it easier to achieve your goals now and in the future.

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USCI Homeschool

Tennessee Online Homeschool
9+ Months • $49/month

With a high-quality, comprehensive curriculum, students can learn everything they need to know to achieve an accredited diploma at home in Tennessee. Families who are looking for an alternative to traditional schooling can now enjoy the U.S. Career Institute online high school homeschool curriculum option and help their children thrive.

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Why Get a High School Diploma Online in Tennessee?

Tennessee’s current graduation rate hovers around 87%, so if you have not completed your diploma program, you are not alone. Today, getting it done is more possible than ever before with U.S. Career Institute and our 100% online program. Both traditional teenage students, homeschooling students, and adults who left high school long ago have the opportunity to take advantage of a high-quality alternative. U.S. Career Institute has what it takes for you to meet your goals. We designed our online program to provide flexibility, accessibility, and affordability for all.

Required High School Courses & Classes

In order to receive a genuine, accredited high school diploma, the curriculum must follow stringent standards. U.S. Career Institute designed its online program after the Colorado state standards, which are also recognized in the rest of the country. Tennessee students need to successfully complete a certain number of credit hours in a diverse range of subjects. We offer everything necessary to get a real diploma in your hands. This includes core courses like math, English, and science as well as a variety of electives based on your interests.

Tennessee Vocational High School Online

The electives offered by the U.S. Career Institute align with a variety of different career paths, which make our Internet-based program equivalent to the best vocational schools in the state. Any student can choose from classes focused on business, healthcare, veterinary services, paralegal studies, and fitness. These career pathway electives give you credits that can be transferred directly to an associated certificate program also offered by U.S. Career Institute.

This is one of the things that sets our online high school diploma program apart from others. We have developed the different courses to align with a student’s future goals. Tennessee teens can set themselves up for success earlier than ever before with one of these career pathways. Adult students can likewise improve their job prospects, earning potential, and current careers by getting additional education from home.

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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

Along with amazing flexibility and accessibility of 100% Internet-based coursework, U.S. Career Institute also focuses on providing affordable education for all. The simple monthly payment tuition covers everything, and we also offer different financing options so you can figure out what works best for your budget and situation.

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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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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.