For decades, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ has been at the forefront of online education by integrating advanced technology and strategies at both the undergraduate and graduate level to provide high-quality, flexible learning pathways that meet students’ needs where they are.

From engineering, healthcare and criminal justice to nursing, hospitality, leadership and management, and education, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ has grown its portfolio of fully online programs to offer students a wide range of options that support our workforce needs and fuel a pipeline of skilled professionals across a range of in-demand industries and sectors.

Given the breadth of these academic offerings, U.S. News & World Report has once again affirmed the quality of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s online degrees by placing the university ninth in the nation for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.Β This recognition marks the fourth consecutive year ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s online programs have been ranked in the top 10, a testament to our expert faculty’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality and excellence. Of the 15 ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ national rankings from U.S. News & World Report, seven programs made the top 10, one made the top 15, and six were in the top 50.

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online programs are able to provide flexibility for thousands of students to succeed even as they juggle jobs and family responsibilities. No matter where students reside, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online is committed to supporting fully online students from application to graduation. This commitment makes it possible to earn a high-quality, convenient and affordable degree without needing to set foot on campus.

Β ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online Statistics

  • ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ has been recognized for its top 10 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs overall for the last four years (2022-25) and a top 20 overall Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for the past eight years (2018-25).
  • ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ is meeting students’ needs where they are, with fully online students residing in 64 Florida counties, 49 states and 17 countries (2023-24).
  • ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s experience in online education is evident, as over 1 million credit hours of digital learning has been taught at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ (2023-24).
  • ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s fully online programs are helping supply talent to industry at scale, with over 13,000 fully online students awarded degrees in the last decade.

β€œΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ continually pushes boundaries to deliver exceptional learning experiences,” says President Alexander N. Cartwright. β€œOur world-class faculty β€” leaders in both academia and industry β€” ensure our programs remain at the forefront of innovation. We remain focused on growing our reputation as a national leader in online education, preparing students to thrive and advance in their current careers and seize opportunities in the future.”

Advancing Industry and Empowering Students for Career Success

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s top-ranked online programs align closely with industry demands, fueling Florida’s workforce by preparing graduates who are ready to excel. Our offerings span critical areas like healthcare and engineering, directly supporting key initiatives such as educating 25,000 future engineers.

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ already partners with many leading companies, including Duke Energy, Lockheed Martin, L3 Harris, Northrop Grumman, NASA and Siemens Energy, in engineering and computer science; Advent Health, Nemours Children’s Health and Orlando Health in healthcare; Electronics Arts in digital media; and many more.

Leveraging technology and innovative online teaching delivery, our faculty equip students with the skills needed for immediate career advancement, ensuring they thrive in a competitive job market.

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Faculty Are Primed to Help Students

The support doesn’t stop there: ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online’s highly skilled faculty are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to help students earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees, doctoral degrees and graduate certificates. Students are able to better their lives through distance learning thanks to the flexibility of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online’s many programs. Before they teach any online class, every instructor receives 80 hours of demanding training.

In addition, the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online Connect Center team works with students as advocates and guides throughout their fully online academic experience at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½. Success coaches are available to help students locate resources and create effective strategies to ensure their success. These skilled success coaches are specifically trained, motivational partnersβ€―who help students along the path of their academic journey, providing high-level support, coordination and guidance for ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online students from the time of admission through graduation.

β€œΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ began offering online courses in 1996 and in the ensuing decades has excelled at delivering quality distance learning and continually innovating,” says Tom Cavanagh, vice provost for Digital Learning at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½. β€œThe ongoing refinement of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online programs is thanks to our expert faculty, development support team and online success coaches.”

Helping Students Achieve Their Goals β€” Even if They’re 1,000 Miles Away

Prospective students may worry about their ability to handle online coursework β€” especially if they live in a distant part of the U.S. or abroad. But they needn’t wring their hands over it. ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online offers flexibility in coursework, giving students the opportunity to succeed whether it’s for a bachelor’s, master’s or graduate degree.

Max Melguizo is a good example. He attended ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ but decided to take another route along the way: joining the U.S. Air Force before finishing his studies. The now 26-year-old hadn’t attended college classes in more than four years β€” until he discovered ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online classes.

β€œI joined the Air Force in 2020, and my goal is to become a fighter pilot,” Melguizo says. β€œI’m stationed in Illinois, which is pretty far from my previous home in Orlando, so initially I was concerned about being able to manage everything. But with online courses I don’t have to worry about going anywhere for tests or quizzes. It’s very convenient.”

Andrea GuzmΓ‘n, vice president for access and community engagement, works with veterans and others affiliated with the military, as well as first-generation college students, students with disabilities and unique abilities, and students with limited resources.

β€œΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online programs are consistently ranked among the best because they are designed to meet military students wherever they are stationed around the globe,” GuzmΓ‘n says. β€œΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online programs have the flexibility needed for military students to complete their educational objectives and advance their career goals. Dedicated ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Online success coaches ensure military students are on the right path to success.”