Patch Business Spotlight: Kaplan University Students Favor Nursing, Criminal Justice, Information Technology

The name has changed a few times over the years, but Kaplan University has been educating students since 1937.

Kaplan has been American Institute of Commerce, Quest College, Kaplan College and Kaplan University as of 2004 when master's programs were added to the repertoire. 

These days accelerated online courses are a big part of the Kaplan program, coupled with local on-ground support at five locations in Iowa, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Mason City, Cedar Falls and Davenport.

Fifty-three students from West Des Moines are among the 653 enrolled at the Des Moines campus.

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The most popular majors are nursing, criminal justice, medical assistant, information technology and business administration, said Lori Gelhaar, Kaplan director of career services.

Kaplan caters to working students and those seeking distance learning opportunities as they further their education.

One popular program is an introductory period with no tuition obligation, which is known as our Kaplan Commitment Program, Gelhaar said.

"We believe if we’re not right for you then you shouldn’t be financially obligated to us," Gelhaar said.

Kaplan, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, enrolls 38,949 students.

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Kaplan University

4655 121st Street

Urbandale, Iowa   

515-727-6844   

http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu/des-moines-iowa.aspx