Discover the Top 20 Online Bachelor's Degree Programs
Explore Top Online Bachelor's Programs
Busy adults who may not be able to attend college classes in person can look to online degree programs as a way to earn a bachelor's. U.S. News has ranked these undergraduate programs for seven years.
Here are the top 20 online bachelor's degree programs, including ties, in the 2018 Best Online Programs rankings.
16 (tie). CUNY School of Professional Studies (NY)
Academic year founded: 2006-2007
Total enrollment: 1,865
Application deadline: July 30
Tuition for 2017-2018: $285 per credit
More about the CUNY School of Professional Studies.
16 (tie). New England Institute of Technology (RI)
Academic year founded: 2011-2012
Total enrollment: 131
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $230 per credit
More about the New England Institute of Technology.
16 (tie). University of Arkansas
Academic year founded: 2008-2009
Total enrollment: 799
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $246 per credit
More about the University of Arkansas.
16 (tie). University of Central Florida
Academic year founded: 1997-1998
Total enrollment: 11,273
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $105 per credit (in-state); $300 per credit (out-of-state)
More about the University of Central Florida.
16 (tie). University of Massachusetts--Amherst
Academic year founded: 2003-2004
Total enrollment: 1,659
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $390 per credit
More about the University of Massachusetts--Amherst.
16 (tie). University of Nebraska--Omaha
Academic year founded: 1997-1998
Total enrollment: 175
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $272 per credit (in-state); $442 per credit (out-of-state)
More about the University of Nebraska--Omaha.
15. University of Illinois--Chicago
Academic year founded: 2007-2008
Total enrollment: 286
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $537 per credit
More about the University of Illinois--Chicago.
14. Loyola University Chicago
Academic year founded: 2011-2012
Total enrollment: 403
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $770 per credit
More about Loyola University Chicago.
12 (tie). University of Florida
Academic year founded: 2001-2002
Total enrollment: 2,530
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $112 per credit (in-state); $500 per credit (out-of-state)
More about the University of Florida.
12 (tie). Western Kentucky University
Academic year founded: 1998-1999
Total enrollment: 3,775
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $510 per credit
More about Western Kentucky University.
9 (tie). Colorado State University--Global Campus
Academic year founded: 2008-2009
Total enrollment: 11,779
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $350 per credit
More about Colorado State University--Global Campus.
9 (tie). University of Oklahoma
Academic year founded: 2003-2004
Total enrollment: 1,234
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $160 per credit (in-state); $672 per credit (out-of-state)
More about the University of Oklahoma.
9 (tie). West Texas A&M University
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 1,260
Application deadline: Aug. 1
Tuition for 2017-2018: $265 per credit (in-state); $295 per credit (out-of-state)
More about West Texas A&M University.
7 (tie). Pennsylvania State University--World Campus
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 8,415
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $555 per credit
More about Pennsylvania State University--World Campus.
7 (tie). University of North Carolina--Wilmington
Academic year founded: 2013-2014
Total enrollment: 1,139
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $160 per credit (in-state); $668 per credit (out-of-state)
More about the University of North Carolina--Wilmington.
6. Oregon State University
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 5,424
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $208 per credit
More about the Oregon State University.
5. Utah State University
Academic year founded: 2005-2006
Total enrollment: 1,599
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $250 per credit (in-state); $325 per credit (out-of-state)
More about Utah State University.
4. Arizona State University
Academic year founded: 2006-2007
Total enrollment: 29,621
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $510 per credit
More about Arizona State University.
2 (tie). Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (FL)
Academic year founded: before 1993-1994
Total enrollment: 15,257
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $375 per credit
More about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
2 (tie). Temple University (PA)
Academic year founded: 2012-2013
Total enrollment: 247
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $595 per credit
More about Temple University.
1. Ohio State University--Columbus
Academic year founded: 2008-2009
Total enrollment: 266
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2017-2018: $382 per credit (in-state); $387 per credit (out-of-state)
More about Ohio State University--Columbus.
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