Online Bachelor's Degrees and Programs
Pursuing an accredited online bachelor's degree can help you take the next step in your career - without leaving your home. Through your program, you'll attend online lectures, study from home, manage a busy schedule and interact virtually with professors and classmates.
An online college degree may appeal to those who want more flexibility in completing their education, or who want to take classes while working full time or parenting. Choosing where to enroll online will likely be challenging, but below you'll find tools, advice and other resources to make your search easier.
Best Online Bachelor's Programs
U.S. News evaluated several factors to rank the best online bachelor's degree programs, including graduation rates, faculty credentials and support services available remotely.
Rank | School Name | Tuition Per Credit (Out of State) | Application Deadline | Financial Aid Available | ||||
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#1 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University--Worldwide | $390 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#2 | Arizona State University | $520 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#3 (tie) | Ohio State University--Columbus | $387 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#3 (tie) | Oregon State University | $297 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#5 (tie) | Pennsylvania State University--World Campus | $555 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#5 (tie) | University of Florida | $500 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#5 (tie) | University of Illinois--Chicago | $520 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#8 (tie) | Colorado State University--Global Campus | $350 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#8 (tie) | University at Buffalo--SUNY | $1,023 | Jan. 1 | Yes | ||||
#8 (tie) | University of North Carolina--Wilmington | $643 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#8 (tie) | University of Oklahoma | $672 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#12 (tie) | Loyola University Chicago | $670 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#12 (tie) | University of Alabama--Birmingham | $441 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#14 | University of Central Florida | $300 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#15 (tie) | CUNY School of Professional Studies | $295 | July 30 | Yes | ||||
#15 (tie) | Utah State University | $438 | Rolling | Yes | ||||
#15 (tie) | Western Kentucky University | $530 | Rolling | Yes |
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Online Bachelor's Degree Overview
Colleges offer online degrees in a range of fields. Click on a degree program to explore what courses you'd take, how long the program takes to complete, career options and median salary. For example, to earn an online health science bachelor's degree, you would take courses in public health, health communications and epidemiology.
- Accounting
- Accounting (Associate)
- Aviation
- Business Administration (Associate)
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Analytics
- Business Management
- Business Tech Management
- Business With a Focus on Retail Management
- Communication
- Economics
- Entertainment Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship (Associate)
- Finance
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Internet Marketing
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Marketing (Associate)
- Organizational Leadership
- Organizational Psychology
- Project Management
- Public Relations
- Real Estate
- Sports Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Corrections
- Court Reporting (Associate)
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice (Associate)
- Emergency Management
- Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Science
- Homeland Security
- Homeland Security (Associate)
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Legal Studies
- Paralegal Studies
- Paralegal Studies (Associate)
- Public Safety Administration
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education (Associate)
- Education
- Education (Associate)
- Elementary Education
- English Language Learning
- Special Education
- Applied Psychology
- Counseling
- Dietetics
- Family and Human Development
- Health Care Administration (Associate)
- Health Care Administration and Management
- Health Care Management (Associate)
- Health Education
- Health Informatics
- Health Information Technology (Associate)
- Health Science
- Health Services Management
- Human Services
- Human Services (Associate)
- Medical Assisting (Associate)
- Medical Billing and Coding (Associate)
- Medical Office Administration (Associate)
- Medical Office Administration (Diploma)
- Nursing
- Pharmacy Technician (Associate)
- Psychology (Associate)
- Social Work
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Information Systems (Associate)
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems and Network Administration
- Cybersecurity
- Game Design
- Information Systems Security
- Information Technology
- Network Security
- Software Engineering
- Web Design and Development
- Accounting
- Accounting (Associate)
- Aviation
- Business Administration (Associate)
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Analytics
- Business Management
- Business Tech Management
- Business With a Focus on Retail Management
- Communication
- Economics
- Entertainment Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship (Associate)
- Finance
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Internet Marketing
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Marketing (Associate)
- Organizational Leadership
- Organizational Psychology
- Project Management
- Public Relations
- Real Estate
- Sports Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Corrections
- Court Reporting (Associate)
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice (Associate)
- Emergency Management
- Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Science
- Homeland Security
- Homeland Security (Associate)
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Legal Studies
- Paralegal Studies
- Paralegal Studies (Associate)
- Public Safety Administration
- Applied Psychology
- Counseling
- Dietetics
- Family and Human Development
- Health Care Administration (Associate)
- Health Care Administration and Management
- Health Care Management (Associate)
- Health Education
- Health Informatics
- Health Information Technology (Associate)
- Health Science
- Health Services Management
- Human Services
- Human Services (Associate)
- Medical Assisting (Associate)
- Medical Billing and Coding (Associate)
- Medical Office Administration (Associate)
- Medical Office Administration (Diploma)
- Nursing
- Pharmacy Technician (Associate)
- Psychology (Associate)
- Social Work
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Online Colleges by State
All 50 states have online degree programs ranked by U.S. News. When choosing the right program, you are not limited by your in-state options. In fact, students might find more affordable online bachelor's degree programs outside of their own state. Consider exploring what programs in other states have to offer.
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- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
About an Online Degree
When considering an online college degree, check whether a program is accredited. Schools that offer accredited degree programs must pass certain quality standards set by independent organizations. Accredited online degrees are widely accepted in the academic and corporate worlds. If a degree program is unaccredited, you may have a difficult time transferring credits or proving that your education is legitimate to an employer.
Those who choose to study online will be in good company: Enrollment in online courses has steadily grown over the past decade. But if you log on for your education, watch out for scams, and make sure you do your research to ensure the online degree program suits your needs and will advance your career.