Accredited Online Bachelor’s Degrees

The University of Central Florida offers 20 fully online bachelor's degree programs, plus 33 minors, all taught by the same full-time faculty members as the school's on-campus courses. Online bachelor's degree options include anthropology, health services administration, international and global studies, psychology, and technical education and industry training. Technology used to teach online courses runs the gamut from live streaming video to online labs to smartphone apps. Services available to online learners include academic advising, career placement assistance, financial aid services, access to digitized library materials, success coaching and live tutoring. Students seeking a bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours, including 36 hours of general education coursework and 48 hours of upper division coursework, in addition to major-specific requirements. Online students receive a waiver for some campus-based fees such as activity, transportation, health and athletic fees. UCF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Students interested in the University of Alabama can choose from 13 online undergraduate degree programs in arts and sciences, commerce and business administration, engineering, human environmental sciences and nursing. Most degrees in the school's "Bama by Distance" program are fully online and require 120 credit hours for graduation. Some programs, however, do have some in-person requirements. The mechanical engineering bachelor's requires 128 credit hours and occasional in-person lab hours. For the RN to BSN program, nursing courses and the core curriculum are online and clinical activities can be completed at facilities close to home. The same instructors who teach on campus, interact with students via Blackboard Learn. Some lectures are offered through video streaming. Students can find a list of designated core curriculum courses and required prerequisites through the registrar's office. The Bama by Distance Student Services Team supports online learners throughout their programs, providing help with everything from admissions to applications to financial aid. Other services include online library resources, tutoring assistance and technical support. The University of Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The University of Florida offers 18 online bachelor's programs, including anthropology, computer science, environmental management, fire and emergency services, public relations and sports management. The majority of UF online courses are asynchronous, so students can watch lectures and complete assignments at their convenience. Most programs are fully online, but there are some exceptions. As an example, the microbiology and cell science degree requires 2 in-person lab courses taught in accelerated 5-day cycles. Online students have access to support services including career counseling, skill enhancement, resume and interview preparing, and virtual job fairs. Eligible online students can be considered for a range of federal, state and institutional aid through the Office for Student Financial Affairs. UF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Additionally, various programs have accreditation from bodies such as the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the American Council for Construction Education and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Bachelor's degree options abound at Liberty University, which offers 31 online bachelor's degree programs in 11 different areas - aviation, behavioral sciences, business, divinity, education, arts and sciences, government, law, music, nursing and visual arts - as well as more than 2 dozen minors. Liberty's online degree programs are taught in a flexible virtual classroom environment, allowing students to complete assignments when convenient. Coursework is completed through the Blackboard classroom management system. Most classes are 100 percent online, 8 weeks long, and have no set log-on times. Some are 14 or 17 weeks in length and a few programs require minimal 1- or 2-week on campus stays. All students have access to a digital library, online study aids, writing resources, and technology support. Degree completion time depends on the chosen program and the amount of transfer credits a student has. Students are able to transfer up to 75 percent of previously earned credits. Liberty is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Additionally, many of Liberty's programs are accredited by other agencies, including the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Harvard University Extension School, 1 of 12 degree-granting institutions at Harvard University, offers a Bachelor of Liberal Arts for students who want to complete their degree part-time, both on campus and online. Degree concentrations can include humanities, science or social sciences. Students must complete three stipulated degree courses before submitting an admission application. Once accepted, classes can be taken in the fall, spring or summer, and students are required to take at least 16 credits on campus. Intensive 3-week and weekend options are available. Extension School students can find academic and career services assistance on the school's Resources page and financial aid information through Student Financial Services. Harvard Extension School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Students can choose from 35 fully online bachelor's degrees at Pennsylvania State University. From traditional liberal arts to technical specializations, programs include agribusiness management, digital multimedia design, economics, international politics, software engineering, and turfgrass science. Penn State calls itself a pioneer in delivering education at a distance, since it began offering correspondence courses in 1892. Courses are taught by faculty members experienced teaching in an online environment and are academically equal to those taught on campus. Courses are asynchronous, so students can complete most programs at their own pace. While students do not have to attend classes at a specific time, they must complete assignments and exams by specified due dates. Online learners stay connected with other students through chat, video conferencing, social media, and online bulletin boards. A syllabus distributed at the start of each course provides an overview of assignments, grading strategy, student and faculty expectations and course materials. Students typically spend 8-to-12 hours a week on readings and assignments, plus additional time for papers, projects or exams. Time for degree completion depends on factors such as transfer credits and course load. Online students have access to the same support services as students on campus, including a new student orientation, academic advising, career counseling resources, research library, technical support and tutorials. PSU has different payment options to help students pay for tuition and other student fees. PSU is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many individual programs have additional accreditations through governing bodies in their fields.

New Student Center website contains a wealth of information on technical requirements, courses, academic advising, tuition and financial aid, study tips and graduation requirements. Washington State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Additionally, many undergraduate programs maintain accreditations through discipline-specific organizations.

Learners looking to earn a bachelor's degree will find 40 online programs at Florida International University, including Asian studies, computer engineering, international relations, public administration and women's and gender studies. Students should plan to spend 8-12 hours a week on a 3-credit course. The length of time to compete a bachelor's degree depends on how many courses a student takes a semester. Some programs offer accelerated options for faster completion, while others are cohort-based, so all students move through the program on the same schedule. Courses are not self-paced; thus, all assignments and exams must be completed by their due dates. The school's learning management system enables online students to log into classrooms, receive and submit assignments, review grades, interact with faculty and other students, and collaborate virtually. FIU offers a guide to help students through the application process as well as counseling from success coaches and 24/7 live tech support. An online orientation session welcomes students with information on financial aid and available online resources such as libraries, and career and counseling services. Online students are encouraged to connect with their peers through academic organizations; social, political, cultural, and spiritual clubs; the school's sorority and fraternity community, and its alumni network. FIU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Various colleges within the university are accredited individually by bodies such as the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and Council on Education for Public Health.

The University of Illinois Springfield offers 13 undergraduate online degree programs, including business administration, computer science, English, management information systems, political science and teacher education. Graduation requirements vary by program. Depending on the program, online courses can involve a variety of tools, methods and strategies to present content. This can include books, hard copies and digital, websites and simulations, videos, asynchronous discussion forums and synchronous web conferences. Most UIS online classes are capped at 25 learners so students and faculty can develop relationships over the 15-week semester. Classes are taught primarily by full-time faculty, often the same who teach on-campus versions of the courses. The school's Career Development Center offers a range of services and resources to online students, including distance career counseling and career document critique, remote career fair participation and access to online systems to explore majors, career planning and jobs, and internships. UIS also offers online students their own program coordinator, who serves as their contact for support and informal advising. The school's Learning Hub offers free academic support services through online supplemental instruction and peer tutoring in writing, math, statistics, accounting, economics, science and academic/study skills. UIS is working to make its online courses and digital content accessible and ADA compliant. In the Fall 2017 semester, 1,681 students from 48 states were enrolled as online students at UIS. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Webster University offers 5 fully online bachelor's degrees in criminology, educational studies, general studies, management, and religion and global society. It also offers 3 online bachelor's degree completion programs in data analytics, media communications and RN to BSN. Most programs require 128 credit hours. Courses are offered in 8-, 9- and 16-week formats and programs are generally completed within 1-4 years, part-time or full-time. Students should expect to invest 15-20 hours per course per week. Courses are optimized for online learning and delivered by the same faculty as in the classroom. Each online course meets the same academic standards as the school's traditional classroom programs. Webster uses an asynchronous format, so learners participate in class activities and complete assignments at their convenience, but with scheduled due dates. Advisors assist new online students with registration, degree requirements and academic policies. Online students are also eligible for peer tutoring, writing assistance and career assistance. Online transfer students must be on track to complete a minimum of 64 undergraduate credit hours before transferring into their program of choice. The school is committed to helping students, including online students, secure loans and other financial aid. Webster is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.