More and more students are taking advantage of online courses, in the United States. Online classes offer more convenience and are a sure way to work around a busy person's schedule, whether job responsibilities are involved or even parental duties. Although online classes are by no means a "short-cut" to the traditional way of gaining college credits, there are many who prefer this route.
While earning a bachelor's degree online, students respond best to faculty with both traditional academic credentials and experience and training in teaching online courses. U.S. News compiled a list of the top online Bachelor's programs in the United States based solely on faculty credentials and training, and they are as followed:
#1: Westfield State University
Location: Westfield, MA
Faculty Score: 82.0
Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 81%
School finances online instructor training: Yes
Online instruction training required to teach: Yes
#2: United States Sports Academy
Location: Daphne, AL
Faculty Score: 80.9
Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 100%
School finances online instructor training: Yes
Online instruction training required to teach: Yes
#3: St. Mary's College of California
Location: Moraga, CA
Faculty Score: 80.3
Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 82%
School finances online instructor training: Yes
Online instruction training required to teach: Yes
#4: Pace University
Location: New York, NY
Faculty Score: 78.6
Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 70%
School finances online instructor training: Yes
Online instruction training required to teach: Yes
#5: Sam Houston State University
Location: Huntsville, TX
Faculty Score: 76.1
Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 94%
School finances online instructor training: Yes
Online instruction training required to teach: Yes
#6: Charleston Southern University
Location: Charleston, SC
Faculty Score: 73.7
Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 100%
School finances online instructor training: Yes
Online instruction training required to teach: Yes
#6 [Tie]: Oregon Health and Science University
Location: Portland, OR
Faculty Score: 73.7
Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 100%
School finances online instructor training: Yes
Online instruction training required to teach: Yes
#8: University of the Incarnate Word
Location: San Antonio, TX
Faculty Score: 72.4
Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 95%
School finances online instructor training: Yes
Online instruction training required to teach: Yes
#9: Northwood University
Location: Midland, MI
Faculty Score: 71.6
Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 79%
School finances online instructor training: Yes
Online instruction training required to teach: Yes
#10: Indiana University-Purdue University: Fort Wayne
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Faculty Score: 70.5
Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 75%
School finances online instructor training: Yes
Online instruction training required to teach: Yes
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