Top 20 Bachelor's Degree Programs for Online Students
Best Online Undergraduate Programs
Online degree programs continue to grow in popularity as adults look for alternative ways to earn a degree. For the sixth year, U.S. News has ranked online programs across the nation.
The following online bachelor's programs excel at offering students a top-notch education and are ranked in the top 20 of the 2017 Best Online Programs rankings.
20. University of Florida
Academic year founded: 2001-2002
Total enrollment: 2,208
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $112 per credit (in-state); $500 per credit (out-of-state)
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15 (tie). Colorado State University--Global Campus
Academic year founded: 2008-2009
Total enrollment: 10,670
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $350 per credit
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15 (tie). Daytona State College (FL)
Academic year founded: 2006-2007
Total enrollment: 1,607
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $92 per credit (in-state); $550 per credit (out-of-state)
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15 (tie). Fort Hays State University (KS)
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 7,813
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $207 per credit
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15 (tie). Savannah College of Art and Design (GA)
Academic year founded: 2003-2004
Total enrollment: 743
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $782 per credit
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15 (tie). Washington State University
Academic year founded: Before 1993-1994
Total enrollment: 2,195
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $494 per credit (in-state); $569 per credit (out-of-state)
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14. Utah State University
Academic year founded: 2005-2006
Total enrollment: 1,653
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $240 per credit (in-state); $310 per credit (out-of-state)
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8 (tie). California Baptist University
Academic year founded: 2011-2012
Total enrollment: 2,236
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $547 per credit
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8 (tie). New England Institute of Technology (RI)
Academic year founded: 2011-2012
Total enrollment: 123
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $230 per credit
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8 (tie). Ohio State University--Columbus
Academic year founded: 2008-2009
Total enrollment: 307
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $398 per credit
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8 (tie). Oregon State University
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 4,651
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $200 per credit
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8 (tie). Pennsylvania State University--World Campus
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 5,608
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $542 per credit
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8 (tie). University of Illinois--Chicago
Academic year founded: 2007-2008
Total enrollment: 215
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $519 per credit
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6 (tie). California University of Pennsylvania
Academic year founded: 2006-2007
Total enrollment: 2,422
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $302 per credit (in-state); $308 per credit (out-of-state)
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6 (tie). West Texas A&M University
Academic year founded: 2006-2007
Total enrollment: 1,234
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $265 per credit (in-state); $295 per credit (out-of-state)
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5. Western Kentucky University
Academic year founded: 1998-1999
Total enrollment: 3,130
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $496 per credit
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4. Arizona State University
Academic year founded: 2006-2007
Total enrollment: 23,672
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $500 per credit
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3. University of Oklahoma
Academic year founded: 2003-2004
Total enrollment: 1,302
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $153 per credit (in-state); $630 per credit (out-of-state)
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2. Temple University (PA)
Academic year founded: 2012-2013
Total enrollment: 181
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $821 per credit
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1. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University--Worldwide (FL)
Academic year founded: 1993-1994
Total enrollment: 14,470
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2016-2017: $365 per credit
More about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University--Worldwide.
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