StraighterLine Employee Directory

Higher EducationVirginia, United States51-200 Employees

StraighterLine is a mid-sized higher education company based in Arlington, Virginia, that provides online, asynchronous general education courses designed to fit learners’ schedules. The platform offers a catalog of 215 courses, with about 150,000 learners each year pursuing career upskilling or credit toward degrees at partner institutions. Membership includes complimentary eTextbooks, 24/7 tutoring, test proctoring, a writing center, and ACE reviewed courses that are recommended for ACE CREDIT transfer. Founded in 2008 by Burck Smith, StraighterLine partners with colleges and corporate clients to offer flexible education options that support workforce readiness and career advancement. The company maintains relationships with more than 2,000 colleges and universities that accept its courses for credit and collaborates with organizations such as ChildCare Education Institute and EdAssist by Bright Horizons to deliver credentialing and training. A notable recent development is DeVry University’s expanded partnership with StraighterLine announced in May 2026 to broaden undergraduate transfer credit opportunities and offer tuition savings for eligible applicants.

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