The 17 Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs In America Of 2019

Many online bachelor degree programs offered throughout the country's universities and colleges are featured in U.S. News’ 2019 rankings.

The rankings, released on Tuesday, place Florida’s Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide as the No.1 online bachelor’s program across the States. “Online programs can offer a flexible learning environment for students who have to balance classes with working a full-time job, caring for their family or other responsibilities,” Anita Narayan, managing editor of education at U.S. News, said in a press release. “The Best Online Programs rankings allow students to compare accredited programs and find those that best fit their education interests and career goals.”

According to U.S. News, schools at the top of the list have lower indebtedness. The average debt for graduates in the top 10 online bachelor’s programs is around $19,000, U.S. News says.

See how the top online bachelor degree programs rank overall below:

America's Best Online Bachelor's Programs 2019

1. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide

Location: Daytona Beach, Florida

School Type: Private

Enrollment: 15,752

Tuition: $390/credit

Application Deadline: Rolling

2. Arizona State University

Location: Tempe, Arizona

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 36,464

Tuition: $520/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

3. Ohio State University–Columbus

#3 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Columbus, Ohio

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 360

Tuition: $387/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

4. Oregon State University

#3 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Corvallis, Oregon

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 5,948

Tuition: $297/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

5. Pennsylvania State University–World Campus

#5 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: University Park, Pennsylvania

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 9,273

Tuition: $555/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

6. University of Florida

#5 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Gainesville, Florida

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 2,823

Tuition: $500/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

7. University of Illinois–Chicago

#5 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Chicago, Illinois

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 827

Tuition: $520/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

8. Colorado State University–Global Campus

#8 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 12,056

Tuition: $350/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

9. University at Buffalo–SUNY

#8 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Buffalo, New York

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 52

Tuition: $1,023/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: January 01

10. University of North Carolina–Wilmington

#8 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 2,023

Tuition: $643/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

11. University of Oklahoma

#8 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Norman, Oklahoma

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 1,098

Tuition: $672/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

12. Loyola University Chicago

#12 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Chicago, Illinois

School Type: Private

Enrollment: 406

Tuition: $670/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

13. University of Alabama–Birmingham

#12 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 1,572

Tuition: $441/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

14. University of Central Florida

Location: Orlando, Florida

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 11,947

Tuition: $300/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

15. CUNY School of Professional Studies

#15 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: New York, New York

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 2,018

Tuition: $295/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: July 30

16. Utah State University

#15 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Logan, Utah

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 1,578

Tuition: $438/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

17. Western Kentucky University

#15 (Tie) in Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky

School Type: Public

Enrollment: 3,516

Tuition: $530/credit (out-of-state)

Application Deadline: Rolling

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