Faculty Credentials and Training
Top Online Bachelor's Programs
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Top Online Bachelor's Programs Ranking Methodology
While earning an bachelor's degree online, students respond best to faculty with both traditional academic credentials and experience and training in teaching online courses. These are the top online bachelor's programs for faculty credentials and training.
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Rank
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College name
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Faculty score
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Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree
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Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience
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School finances online instructor training
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Online instruction training required to teach
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#1
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Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
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82.0
|
Locked
|
81%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#2
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United States Sports Academy
Daphne, AL
|
80.9
|
Locked
|
100%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#3
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St. Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA
|
80.3
|
Locked
|
82%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#4
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Pace University
New York, NY
|
78.6
|
Locked
|
70%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#5
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Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
|
76.1
|
Locked
|
94%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#6
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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
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73.7
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Locked
|
100%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#6
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, OR
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73.7
|
Locked
|
100%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#8
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University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
|
72.4
|
Locked
|
95%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#9
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Northwood University
Midland, MI
|
71.6
|
Locked
|
79%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#10
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Indiana University-Purdue University--Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
|
70.5
|
Locked
|
75%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#11
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St. Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
|
69.2
|
Locked
|
78%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#12
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George Washington University
Washington, DC
|
67.3
|
Locked
|
100%
|
Yes
|
No
|
|
#12
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Post University
Waterbury, CT
|
67.3
|
Locked
|
75%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#14
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California State University--Chico
Chico, CA
|
67.0
|
Locked
|
84%
|
Yes
|
No
|
|
#15
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Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
|
65.4
|
Locked
|
81%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#16
|
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
|
65.1
|
Locked
|
100%
|
Yes
|
No
|
|
#17
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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
|
64.0
|
Locked
|
90%
|
Yes
|
No
|
|
#18
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Drury University
Springfield, MO
|
63.7
|
Locked
|
80%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#19
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Norwich University
Northfield, VT
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63.5
|
Locked
|
80%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#20
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Union University
Jackson, TN
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63.4
|
Locked
|
100%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#21
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
|
62.3
|
Locked
|
75%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#22
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Amridge University
Montgomery, AL
|
61.8
|
Locked
|
95%
|
No
|
No
|
|
#23
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Newberry College
Newberry, SC
|
61.7
|
Locked
|
50%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#24
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University of Tennessee--Martin
Martin, TN
|
61.3
|
Locked
|
59%
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
#25
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Graceland University
Lamoni, IA
|
60.7
|
Locked
|
100%
|
Yes
|
Yes
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