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Online Degrees, Ranked by Outcomes
104 accredited online programs across every field — ranked by what graduates earn, how far they climb, and whether the degree pays for itself. Not by reputation surveys. Not by who advertises. By federal data and Opportunity Insights.
The question with online degrees isn’t whether they’re convenient — it’s whether they produce outcomes comparable to on-campus programs. We measure exactly that: earnings, completion rates, and social mobility, all from federal sources.
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Online rankings
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Online degree guides
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Federal & research data
$156,000
Top median salary
What Makes an Online Degree Worth It
Accreditation is the floor. Above that, the variance is enormous — some online programs produce stronger outcomes than their on-campus equivalents, and many don’t.
Accreditation first
Without regional accreditation, the degree may not count. Every program we list is accredited. That’s the floor.
Earnings data
We use median earnings 10 years after enrollment from the College Scorecard — the most reliable measure of what a degree actually pays.
Mobility scores
Opportunity Insights tracks how many students climb from the bottom quintile to the top. That’s the real test of a program.
Completion rates
An online program is only as good as its graduation rate. We flag programs where more than half of students don’t finish.
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Top Online Rankings
Our flagship online rankings, updated from the latest federal data. Schools scored on earnings, mobility, and value — not marketing spend.
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Lists for the Priority That Matters to You
The same programs, sorted for different goals — overall, ROI, and specialization.
Best Online Colleges Overall
The top online schools by outcomes — earnings, graduation, and value.
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Online MBAs ranked by ROI, salary, and mobility.
General
53 rankingsBachelor's
68 rankingsMaster's
68 rankingsMBA
15 rankingsBusiness
17 rankingsTechnology
14 rankingsHealthcare
14 rankingsEngineering
4 rankingsEducation
11 rankingsSciences
4 rankingsSocial Sciences & Humanities
14 rankingsArts & Design
3 rankingsSpecial Populations
1 rankingsOnline Associate's/Bachelor's Programs
2 accredited online programs ranked by graduate outcomes.
Online Certificate/Associate's Programs
2 accredited online programs ranked by graduate outcomes.
Online Certificate Programs
1 accredited online programs ranked by graduate outcomes.
Online Bachelor's Programs
56 accredited online programs ranked by graduate outcomes.
Computer Science
Online$132,270 median · 25% growth
Data Science
Online$108,020 median · 36% growth
Cybersecurity
Online$120,360 median · 33% growth
Information Technology
Online$98,740 median · 15% growth
Software Engineering
Online$132,270 median · 25% growth
Web Development
Online$95,570 median · 16% growth
Business Administration
Online$76,850 median · 6% growth
Accounting
Online$81,680 median · 5% growth
Finance
Online$95,080 median · 17% growth
Marketing
Online$76,080 median · 8% growth
Human Resources Management
Online$67,650 median · 8% growth
Supply Chain Management
Online$79,400 median · 18% growth
Economics
Online$113,940 median · 6% growth
Entrepreneurship
Online$76,850 median · 6% growth
Nursing (BSN)
Online$86,070 median · 6% growth
RN to BSN
Online$86,070 median · 6% growth
Public Health
Online$60,500 median · 5% growth
Healthcare Administration
Online$67,000 median · 29% growth
Social Work (BSW)
Online$55,350 median · 7% growth
Elementary Education
Online$63,670 median · 1% growth
Special Education
Online$65,910 median · 2% growth
Environmental Science
Online$76,480 median · 6% growth
Psychology
Online$55,960 median · 6% growth
Political Science
Online$61,000 median · 3% growth
Criminal Justice
Online$55,690 median · 3% growth
Communications
Online$67,000 median · 6% growth
English & Literature
Online$62,000 median · 4% growth
History
Online$60,000 median · 3% growth
Graphic Design
Online$58,910 median · 3% growth
International Relations
Online$65,000 median · 4% growth
Sociology
Online$59,000 median · 4% growth
Philosophy
Online$58,000 median · 3% growth
Kinesiology
Online$52,000 median · 10% growth
Nutrition Science
Online$69,680 median · 7% growth
Construction Management
Online$104,900 median · 5% growth
Religious Studies
Online$52,000 median · 3% growth
Linguistics
Online$60,000 median · 5% growth
Anthropology
Online$55,000 median · 4% growth
Sports Management
Online$62,000 median · 10% growth
Hospitality Management
Online$62,850 median · 10% growth
Biotechnology
Online$80,000 median · 7% growth
Statistics
Online$104,110 median · 30% growth
Applied Mathematics
Online$100,000 median · 23% growth
Agricultural Science
Online$66,750 median · 5% growth
Food Science
Online$80,720 median · 6% growth
Exercise Science
Online$52,000 median · 10% growth
Geography
Online$68,000 median · 5% growth
Gender & Women's Studies
Online$52,000 median · 4% growth
Journalism
Online$57,500 median · 3% growth
Advertising
Online$73,150 median · 6% growth
Game Design & Development
Online$85,000 median · 2% growth
Digital Media
Online$68,000 median · 8% growth
Homeland Security
Online$83,960 median · 3% growth
Actuarial Science
Online$120,000 median · 23% growth
Real Estate
Online$62,850 median · 3% growth
International Business
Online$85,000 median · 5% growth
Online Master's Programs
41 accredited online programs ranked by graduate outcomes.
Computer Science
Online$148,000 median · 25% growth
Data Science
Online$123,000 median · 36% growth
Cybersecurity
Online$144,500 median · 33% growth
Artificial Intelligence
Online$156,000 median · 23% growth
Business Administration (MBA)
Online$125,000 median · 6% growth
Accounting
Online$98,000 median · 5% growth
Finance
Online$139,790 median · 17% growth
Marketing
Online$98,000 median · 8% growth
Human Resources Management
Online$130,000 median · 8% growth
Project Management
Online$98,580 median · 6% growth
Nursing (MSN)
Online$129,480 median · 40% growth
Public Health (MPH)
Online$78,520 median · 5% growth
Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Online$110,680 median · 29% growth
Health Informatics
Online$104,830 median · 16% growth
Counseling
Online$53,490 median · 18% growth
Social Work (MSW)
Online$55,350 median · 7% growth
Educational Leadership
Online$103,010 median · 4% growth
Curriculum & Instruction
Online$65,000 median · 4% growth
Psychology
Online$85,330 median · 14% growth
Public Administration (MPA)
Online$76,000 median · 5% growth
Nonprofit Management
Online$72,000 median · 5% growth
MBA — Finance Concentration
Online$139,790 median · 17% growth
MBA — Healthcare Management
Online$110,680 median · 29% growth
MBA — Technology Management
Online$148,000 median · 15% growth
MBA — Marketing Concentration
Online$98,000 median · 8% growth
MBA — Entrepreneurship
Online$125,000 median · 6% growth
MBA — Supply Chain & Operations
Online$98,580 median · 18% growth
Speech-Language Pathology
Online$89,290 median · 19% growth
Urban Planning
Online$81,800 median · 4% growth
Library & Information Science
Online$65,790 median · 3% growth
Creative Writing (MFA)
Online$73,150 median · 4% growth
Divinity / Ministry (MDiv)
Online$55,190 median · 4% growth
Public Policy (MPP)
Online$78,000 median · 5% growth
Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
Online$126,260 median · 40% growth
Nurse-Midwifery (MSN/DNP)
Online$129,650 median · 40% growth
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Online$126,260 median · 40% growth
Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (PMHNP)
Online$126,260 median · 40% growth
Adult-Gerontology NP (AGNP)
Online$126,260 median · 40% growth
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
Online$126,260 median · 40% growth
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
Online$126,260 median · 40% growth
Women's Health NP (WHNP)
Online$126,260 median · 40% growth
Online Doctoral Programs
2 accredited online programs ranked by graduate outcomes.
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How to evaluate an online program
Accreditation is the floor — without it, the degree may not count. Above that floor, what varies is earnings, completion, and debt, which is exactly what we measure. Every online ranking on CollegeRanker scores schools on real outcomes: what graduates earn, how far they climb from the bottom quintile, and whether the tuition is justified by the return.
We source earnings from the College Scorecard (median earnings 10 years after entry), mobility from Opportunity Insights (access and economic mobility rates), and completion from IPEDS. No school can buy a spot on any of our lists.
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