2. “I enjoy the flexibility online classes offer. While they are not self-paced in theory, I am able to spend more or less time on a topic within the outlined time frame based on my needs.”
—Hilary, L., BS in Health Sciences – Physical Therapy Assisting, Northern Arizona University
3. “An online program allows me the flexibility to study from anywhere there is an Internet connection. I currently travel between Pennsylvania and Ohio to visit family. A traditional degree program would limit when I could travel.”
—Fermi S., Penn State University
4. “I am able to stay home more with my family. I have been able to listen to lectures and presentations at hours that do not conflict with family time. … I have attended class in the car, in the airport, at the beach and even on a cruise ship!”
—Rachael B., East Carolina University
Quality of Academics and Access
5. “The amazing professors at Liberty University have made the entire experience extremely positive. They are eager to help with our studies, and it truly feels like they want us to succeed. The students also give feedback on our assignments through discussion boards, and I feel as though I have grown through hearing what my peers have to say about my work. I have also been able to use my work to start building my design portfolio, which allows me to start applying for design jobs as I study.”
—Lydia, M., BFA in Graphic Design, Liberty University Online
6. “In my online college experience I have been pleasantly surprised at the diverse student body and the variety of academic and practical real-world experience that they bring to the program. In my opinion, that adds tremendously to the academic experience as there exists a sharing of knowledge and expertise that enhances the overall value of the program.”
—Roderick, K., MEng – Construction Engineering Management, University of Alabama, Birmingham
7. “Another positive of online courses is I have found them to be more rigorous. I have been challenged to become a knowledge seeker rather than a receiver of knowledge as in traditional classrooms.”
—Cheryl S., Grand Canyon University
8. “At first, I was wary of online professors and how they would stack up compared to in-person professors. To my surprise…some of the same professors that were in-person also taught online. This means that you know you are getting top-quality teaching at a pace you enjoy…”
—Kyle B., University of Florida
The site also ranks the 50 best accredited online colleges and universities of 2019. The top 10, according to the site, are:
1. Penn State World Campus
2. University of Florida Distance Learning
3. UMass Online
4. Northeastern University
5. Indiana University–IU Online
6. Arizona State University–ASU Online
7. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
8. University of Arizona
9. Oregon State University–OSU Ecampus
10. Drexel University–Drexel Online
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