Best Online College Program In The U.S. Is Here In New York

Many future college students across New York State are forgoing the traditional route of attending in-person classes on campus, choosing instead to complete their 4-year bachelor’s degree via the Internet. 

Online college programs are well-suited for busy working adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, specifically professionals looking to change careers or boost their current ones, or those who didn’t succeed at completing their bachelor’s degree the first time around. They’re ideal for busy parents and others with hectic schedules, often letting prospective students learn at their own pace, as well as attend the school that is right for them without dealing with a time-consuming commute. 

Considering students who want to complete their degree online can literally choose from schools across the U.S., regardless if they live nearby or not, it can be hard to narrow down which program is the right one. 

LIST: The Best Online Bachelor’s Programs In The U.S.

U.S. News and World Report has released their rankings of the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the country, assessing each program based on the following categories:

• Engagement (35%)
• Services and Technologies (25%)
• Faculty Credentials and Training (20%)
• Peer Assessment (20%)

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Out of the hundreds of institutions that the publication listed, the one at the very top can be found right here in New York State. 

University At Buffalo Ranked The Best Online Bachelor’s Program In The U.S.

Out of over 250 colleges and universities across the country, the University at Buffalo in Western New York was ranked #1 in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 list of the best online bachelor’s courses in the United States. It’s the second year in a row that the popular New York State school has sat at the top of the list. 

One of the factors University at Buffalo scored extremely well in was engagement, which measures student satisfaction and instructor responsiveness. UB received a maximum 100 out of 100 in the category; the highest ranking of any school.