Top 10 Online Colleges & Universities
The closest thing to an objective ranking of online, for-profit schools that we've been able to locate is the Online Education Database (OEDb), a website that ranks colleges based on several metrics including cost, acceptance rate, graduation rate, student-faculty ration, etc. These are the top ten online schools based on their rankings:
1. Nova Southeastern University
2. Regent University
3. Champlain University'
4. Upper Iowa University
5. LeTourneau University
6. Liberty University
7. Grand Canyon University
8. Dickinson State University
9. Western Governors University
10. Salem International University
This list is a good start, but it does not take into account the fine traditional schools that have developed online divisions. Penn State's World Campus offers sixty online degrees for everything from supply chain management careers to systems engineering jobs to public health along with hundreds of courses. The University of Massachusetts offers an online health informatics degree, an online MBA program and fifteen other online business degrees and certificates.
It's also worth recognizing some of the finer academic programs in the larger online schools that didn't make this list. Capella University has an excellent and diverse undergraduate psychology degree program. The University of Phoenix offers an immense catalogue for those seeking a career in education or a job opportunity in business, and even thought their size keeps them out of ranking systems like this they still maintain an excellent student-teacher ratio. From the list above, one of the standout academic programs is the education program at Western Governors University with its online teaching degrees in math and science.
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University of PhoenixAt University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
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Everest University OnlineManage your career and your life while earning your degree online.
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Location: Santa Ana: , Santa Ana CA |
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Capella UniversityAchieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University. Programs
Location: Minneapolis: Capella Tower, Minneapolis MN 55402 |
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Keiser UniversityFor over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.
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Location: Fort Lauderdale: , Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 |
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USC School of Social WorkThe USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California. Programs
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DeVry UniversityMake a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.
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Location: Chicago: , Chicago IL |
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Animal Behavior CollegeInterested in a career as a professional dog trainer? Animal Behavior College is the place to start.
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Location: Northridge: 9249 Reseda Blvd, Northridge CA 91324 |
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Virginia CollegeSet your career in motion at Virginia College Online.
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Location: Birmingham: 300 River Hills Business Park, Birmingham AL 35242 |
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Ashford UniversityEarn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.
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The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online DivisionThe Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree
programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts.
We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education
solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills
to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.
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