Harrison Middleton hmu.edu model

[Herbert Spencer]

I always wondered why many supposed experts take exception to Harrison Middleton's educational model.
They provide accredited online doctorates for US$18.000, versus Union's 66.000 and seem a small, nice operation.

Another thing I found interesting about HMU was the prominent "Consumer Information Disclosure" on their website. It includes clear statements about their accreditation and tuition rates, as well as course completion rates (99%) and student satisfaction survey results (Achieved their learning goals: 100%; Would recommend the university to a friend: 100%; Were satisfied with their studies: 99%).

This is the kind of transparency we would like to see from all schools. So many seem to take the "if you have to ask you can't afford it" approach to disclosing tuition on their websites. Often it's hide and seek for basic accreditation info as well. Nice to see it all in one straightforward presentation.

The only other thing I'd like to see would be some sort of statement regarding financial stability. If it's important enough for the accreditation agencies to consider--seemingly first in priority--then students or potential students shouldn't have to guess or take somebody's word for it.