A new kind of college for a new kind of learner

Meritus College was built for learners who’ve been told they missed their shot, only to discover that isn’t true. Our Associate of Applied Science in Technology and Innovation was built from the ground up for working adults, offering a flexible, career-aligned, coach-supported associate degree. We also offer career certificates for learners who want to upskill in weeks.

Unlike traditional colleges that expect you to figure it out alone, we meet you where you are and help you get where you want to go. We don’t just hand you the map; our instructors and coaches walk the path with you.

Our mission. | Our history. |

Meritus College was founded in 2025 to fill a critical gap in higher education. Talent is everywhere, but traditional higher education has not always been built for working adults. We exist to change that.

We built Meritus College for learners already doing hard work, whether at their jobs, at home, or in their communities. We offer flexible online learning that can be completed anywhere. No matter where you're at in life and what you're juggling, we believe learning should be accessible, engaging, and relevant to your career. 

Our mission is to provide high-quality, flexible, and affordable education that helps working adults advance in their careers. We offer online programs that blend AI-forward technical training with professional development. Our academics are paired with personalized support and are designed for real-world impact. Every course is career-relevant. Every learner matters. And the path forward starts with a clear, achievable next step. 
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What sets Meritus College apart

Our differentiators

At Meritus College, every program is built to meet the demands of today’s AI-enabled workforce while equipping you for the innovations of tomorrow. Our curriculum blends the effective and responsible use of AI with foundational skills, like project management, communication, and data analysis, as well as with forward-looking competencies such as cloud computing, AI ethics, human-centered design, and emerging technologies. Whether you’re launching a new career or advancing in your current role, you’ll gain the tools to thrive in a rapidly-evolving digital world.

Embedded credentials

Whether you're pursuing a short-term certificate or an associate degree, everything you complete builds toward more opportunity.

Real-world learning

Your job is part of your education. Through our "Workplace as Laboratory" approach, you’ll apply course concepts to authentic workplace challenges, connecting what you learn to your job. 

Flexible online programs

Learn from anywhere, in an asynchronous, virtual learning environment. Our programs are built to fit your life, not disrupt it.

Licensure and accreditation

Meritus College is a nonprofit college registered under the Utah Postsecondary School and State Authorization Act (Utah Code, Title 13, Chapter 34) to operate as a degree granting postsecondary institution in the State of Utah. 

Registration under the Utah Postsecondary School and State Authorization Act does not mean that the State of Utah supervises, recommends, nor accredits the institution. It is learners’ responsibility to determine whether credits, degrees, or certificates from the institution will transfer to other institutions or meet employers’ training requirements. 

Meritus College is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.