I'm creeping up on 40, have a well established, professional and demanding career with a ton of travel and am doing well but I never finished college. (Originally communications/PR) Can someone suggest the best online university based on the following criteria:

1. - Shortest time to complete. I don't want to be buried in studies for 3 or 4 years. I want to get in and get out. The university isn't that important. Getting the / a degree quickly is. FYI - I have about 2 years worth of college credits from a Cal State and JC school but that was 18 years ago.
   
   
2. - Easiest work load. Again, my days are already jammed with work, travel and family. Easy and short over "big name" is fine.

As much as I hate to admit it, I'm looking for the easy way out. I'm willing to do the work required but am NOT looking for a regular 4 year university work load and time-line.  Cost is also not that important.

 Any insight, opinion, etc. is very appreciated.

~Ishq

Ishq, in my opinion going back to school may not be right for you then.  There is no "easy way out" and going to school online is anything but a shortcut.  Why exactly do you need the degree?  How many hours a week do you think you can dedicate to the effort?  You should count on at least 10 to 12 hours a week per course you take.  At that rate with one course per semester you're still looking at a couple of years or more in even accelerated programs and that's if you transfer in 2 years of work.

Alternatively you could test yourself into a degree program at such schools as Excelsior College but that is still considerable effort and takes up a bunch of time.

I agree with Cajun, I think you really need to think about the reasons behind the pursuit of this degree.  Nothing comes easy I don't care how fast you "need" it.  No matter where you go, it's going to be time, you have to study, commit to papers, tests, and other assignments. 

 I hope you are enlightened soon.  Not trying to discourage or insult you, but anything reputable will take work and diligence.  I'm sorry we can't be of more help.