See the Top Online Bachelor's Programs
Explore the top online bachelor's programs.
While some students have long appreciated the value and flexibility of earning a degree online, COVID-19 has shifted online learning into full gear. Online programs have always been an excellent option for students seeking to complete a bachelor's degree while balancing work and school obligations. Since the inaugural 2013 edition of Best Online Programs, U.S. News has ranked these degree programs to help prospective students compare online options. Here are the top 20 online bachelor's degree programs in the 2022 Best Online Programs rankings.
19 (tie). Creighton University (NE)
Academic year founded: 2012-2013
Total enrollment: 79
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $500 per credit
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19 (tie). Illinois State University
Academic year founded: 2002-2003
Total enrollment: 134
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $384 per credit (in-state); $768 per credit (out-of-state)
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19 (tie). Loyola University Chicago
Academic year founded: 2011-2012
Total enrollment: 341
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $730 per credit
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19 (tie). University of Massachusetts--Amherst
Academic year founded: 2003-2004
Total enrollment: 1,460
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $424 per credit
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19 (tie). Washington State University
Academic year founded: before 1998-1999
Total enrollment: 2,765
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $542 per credit (in-state); $591 per credit (out-of-state)
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16 (tie). Pennsylvania State University--World Campus
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 9,815
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2020-2021: $590 per credit
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16 (tie). University of Georgia
Academic year founded: 2005-2006
Total enrollment: 33
Application deadline: May 1
Tuition for 2021-2022: $326 per credit
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16 (tie). University of Oklahoma
Academic year founded: 2003-2004
Total enrollment: 812
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $164 per credit (in-state); $691 per credit (out-of-state)
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14 (tie). George Washington University (DC)
Academic year founded: before 1998-1999
Total enrollment: 351
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $615 per credit
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14 (tie). Utah State University
Academic year founded: 2005-2006
Total enrollment: 2,489
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $333 per credit (in-state); $369 per credit (out-of-state)
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13. Colorado State University--Global Campus
Academic year founded: 2008-2009
Total enrollment: 10,535
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $350 per credit
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10 (tie). CUNY School of Professional Studies
Academic year founded: 2006-2007
Total enrollment: 3,071
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $305 per credit
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10 (tie). North Carolina State University
Academic year founded: 2006-2007
Total enrollment: 73
Application deadline: Feb. 15
Tuition for 2021-2022: $272 per credit (in-state); $1,138 per credit (out-of-state)
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10 (tie). University of North Carolina--Charlotte
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 286
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $159 per credit (in-state); $719 per credit (out-of-state)
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7 (tie). Ohio State University--Columbus
Academic year founded: 2008-2009
Total enrollment: 526
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $382 per credit
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7 (tie). University of Arizona
Academic year founded: 2015-2016
Total enrollment: 5,235
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $525 per credit
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7 (tie). University of Central Florida
Academic year founded: before 1998-1999
Total enrollment: 12,816
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $179 per credit (in-state); $716 per credit (out-of-state)
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6. Arizona State University
Academic year founded: 2006-2007
Total enrollment: 58,956
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $541 per credit
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5. Oregon State University
Academic year founded: 2001-2002
Total enrollment: 8,506
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $331 per credit
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3 (tie). Medical University of South Carolina
Academic year founded: 2014-2015
Total enrollment: 26
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $609 per credit (in-state); $658 per credit (out-of-state)
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3 (tie). University of Illinois--Chicago
Academic year founded: 2007-2008
Total enrollment: 482
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $414 per credit
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1 (tie). Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University--Worldwide (FL)
Academic year founded: before 1998-1999
Total enrollment: 14,386
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $447 per credit
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1 (tie). University of Florida
Academic year founded: 2001-2002
Total enrollment: 3,809
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2021-2022: $112 per credit (in-state); $500 per credit (out-of-state)
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Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs
-- 1 (tie). Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University--Worldwide
-- 1 (tie). University of Florida
-- 3 (tie). Medical University of South Carolina
-- 3 (tie). University of Illinois--Chicago
-- 5. Oregon State University
-- 6. Arizona State University
-- 7 (tie). Ohio State University--Columbus
-- 7 (tie). University of Arizona
-- 7 (tie). University of Central Florida
-- 10 (tie). CUNY School of Professional Studies
-- 10 (tie). North Carolina State University
-- 10 (tie). University of North Carolina--Charlotte
-- 13. Colorado State University--Global Campus
-- 14 (tie). George Washington University
-- 14 (tie). Utah State University
-- 16 (tie). Pennsylvania State University--World Campus
-- 16 (tie). University of Georgia
-- 16 (tie). University of Oklahoma
-- 19 (tie). Creighton University
-- 19 (tie). Illinois State University
-- 19 (tie). Loyola University Chicago
-- 19 (tie). University of Massachusetts--Amherst
-- 19 (tie). Washington State University
