Experience Points: Which College Gives the Most Credit for Work Experience?

Hello! I've got some significant work experience under my belt and am now thinking about getting my degree. I've heard some colleges give credit for real-life work experiences. Can anyone recommend colleges that offer the most credit for this?

Indeed, several universities value real-world experience and offer credit based on that experience. This is often done through a process called Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), which evaluates professional and life experience for college credit.

Western Governors University (WGU) is well-known for accepting real-world experience as credit. WGU uses a competency-based approach, which means if you can prove you know the material, you can get credit for it.

Thomas Edison State University is another school well-known for transferring work experience into credit. The school uses a portfolio-based assessment where students document their learning experiences and how they relate to the degree they're seeking.

Excelsior College also provides significant credit for work experience, through portfolios and assessments.

Finally, there's the University of Phoenix. Despite some controversy in the past, they are still recognized for offering credit for on-the-job training and professional certification.

Every university will have a unique process for converting work experience to academic credit, so I'd recommend reaching out to these universities' admissions offices to understand their processes more clearly. Best of luck on your educational journey!