The 25 Best Online Colleges For 2015-2016

19. Old Dominion University (tie)

19. Old DominionOld Dominion University offers 27 bachelor’s degree level online programs, and a total of 70+ when all levels of instruction are counted. +ODU is a partnership between Old Dominion University and a large number of community colleges, allowing for cheaper courses through the associates degree level to be transferred to Old Dominion, where a degree may be finished online. Experiential learning and real world experience is pushed through practicums and internships for a number of programs. Currently the estimated per-semester tuition for the program is $8,527, making the program the 35th most affordable of programs surveyed.

18. University of Phoenix (tie)

18. University of PhoenixUniversity of Phoenix is a national university that currently offers 20 bachelor’s degree level programs fully online. Program offerings are comprehensive, and are available in the departments of arts & sciences, business & management, criminal justice & security, education, human services, nursing & healthcare, psychology, and technology. In a career-centered move, University of Phoenix is working with STEM industry organizations to develop a portfolio of degree and certificate programs that meet employer STEM talent needs. The current estimated per-semester tuition for University of Phoenix online is $6,000, making the program the 18th most affordable of those surveyed.

17. St. Catherine University (tie)

SCU_Logo_KSt. Catherine University currently offers 18 fully online bachelor’s degree programs under their evening/weekend/online program header. If you live close to St. Catherine University, you can also accelerate your learning through blended program delivery (some on campus, some online courses). For bachelor’s degrees, the university is women’s-only, and their online offerings are geared towards adult women. For many students, however, this is a good option. The estimated per semester tuition is $3,990, making the program the 6th most affordable of those surveyed.

16. Columbia College

16. Columbia CollegeColumbia College of Missouri currently offers 24 bachelor’s degree level programs fully online. Offerings are comprehensive, and include programs in business administration (with many specializations), computer information systems, management information systems, criminal justice administration, human services, general studies, American studies, history, political science, public administration, English, nursing, psychology, and sociology. Current estimated per semester tuition at Columbia College is $3,900, making the program the 5th most affordable of those surveyed.

14. Liberty University (tie)

15. Liberty UniversityLiberty University bills itself out as the largest Christian University in the world, and currently offer 26 fully-online bachelor’s degree programs, and over 200 programs of every level. Unique program offerings include degrees in aeronautics, biblical educational studies, Christian ministries, and evangelism. The current estimated per semester tuition rate for Liberty University is $5,625, making the program the 15th most affordable of those surveyed.

14. Bellevue University (tie)

14. Bellevue UniversityBellevue University currently offers 46 bachelor’s level degrees fully online, the 4th largest number compared to surveyed programs. Unique delivery methods include an accelerated cohort method, in which you’re placed with a community of peers who share similar educational and professional goals, and pushed through classes at an accelerated pace. On the other end of the spectrum, flex-paced learning is available for busy learners who have already completed 60 or more credit hours. The flex-paced program is unique in that you progress according to mastery, passing through topics you already know quickly, while taking your time on subjects you need more help with. Currently the estimated per semester tuition is $5,925, making the program the 17th most affordable of programs surveyed.

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