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2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

269 Schools Ranked
$9,519 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,128 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 269 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
10,381 Total Awards
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,644 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 10,381 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,160 to cover tuition and fees at Liberty University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,644 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
7,005 Total Awards
$7,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,030 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Charles Town, West Virginia, the large private for-profit school awarded 7,005 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at American Military University is $7,360. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from American Military University accumulate an average of $28,030 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

American Military University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full American Public University System Report

#3

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
15,189 Total Awards
$6,368 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,799 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 15,189 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCF is $6,368. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,467. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,799 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Central Florida Report

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
9,775 Total Awards
$6,381 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,875 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Florida is a great place for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the large public school handed out 9,775 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UF is $6,381. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,659. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UF accumulate an average of $18,875 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Florida Report

#5

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
3,131 Total Awards
$5,775 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,528 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Columbia Southern University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,131 students in 2020-2021.

Columbia Southern University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,775. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,528 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

Columbia Southern University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Columbia Southern University Report

10,333 Total Awards
$6,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,223 Avg Student Debt

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. This large public school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 10,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USF Tampa is $6,410. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,324. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from USF Tampa accumulate an average of $24,223 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
4,024 Total Awards
$10,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,724 Avg Student Debt

Old Dominion University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the large public school handed out 4,024 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Old Dominion is $10,800. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,960. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,724 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
5,233 Total Awards
$7,297 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,531 Avg Student Debt

East Carolina University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 5,233 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ECU is $7,297. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,574. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,531 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full East Carolina University Report

#9

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
3,273 Total Awards
$10,056 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,159 Avg Student Debt

University of Memphis landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the large public school awarded 3,273 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Tennessee who attend UofM full time pay an average of $10,056 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,088. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UofM accumulate an average of $28,159 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
5,969 Total Awards
$6,436 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,780 Avg Student Debt

Kennesaw State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. This large public school is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and it awarded 5,969 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Georgia who attend KSU Georgia full time pay an average of $6,436 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,690. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,780 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Kennesaw State University Report

13,988 Total Awards
$6,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,098 Avg Student Debt

Florida International University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida International University is a large public school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 13,988 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FIU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,963. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,098 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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1,742 Total Awards
$10,748 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,411 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,742 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $10,748. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Embry-Riddle Worldwide accumulate an average of $25,411 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
1,705 Total Awards
$26,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,566 Avg Student Debt

Saint Leo University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Saint Leo, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,705 students in 2020-2021.

St. Leo University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,050. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from St. Leo University accumulate an average of $32,566 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Saint Leo University Report

4,721 Total Awards
$11,958 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,438 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the large public school handed out 4,721 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Louisiana who attend Louisiana State University full time pay an average of $11,958 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,635. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,438 in student loans. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
6,388 Total Awards
$13,119 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,883 Avg Student Debt

George Mason University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 6,388 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GMU is $13,119. Out-of-state students pay an average of $36,579. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,883 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
1,310 Total Awards
$17,479 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,218 Avg Student Debt

ECPI University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 1,310 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend ECPI University, expect to pay an average of $17,479 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,218 in student loans. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
2,357 Total Awards
$28,342 Avg Student Debt

Troy University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Troy, Alabama, the fairly large public school awarded 2,357 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,342 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
1,391 Total Awards
$2,682 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,737 Avg Student Debt

St Petersburg College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Clearwater, Florida, the large public school awarded 1,391 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend SPC full time pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,286. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,737 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full St Petersburg College Report

#19

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
1,333 Total Awards
$8,672 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,391 Avg Student Debt

Northwestern State University of Louisiana came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a fairly large public school located in Natchitoches, Louisiana that handed out 1,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Louisiana who attend NSU full time pay an average of $8,672 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,460. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,391 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Northwestern State University of Louisiana Report

#20

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
3,694 Total Awards
$7,468 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,759 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the fairly large public school awarded 3,694 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,468 in tuition and fees if they attend UNC Greensboro full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,627. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of $24,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

Around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
1,365 Total Awards
$9,512 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,894 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. UA Little Rock is a medium-sized public school situated in Little Rock, Arkansas. It awarded 1,365 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Arkansas who attend UA Little Rock full time pay an average of $9,512 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,767. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,894 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
5,480 Total Awards
$9,286 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,912 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the large public school awarded 5,480 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $9,286 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,517. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,912 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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1,278 Total Awards
$13,635 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,026 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Ocala, Florida. It awarded 1,278 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,635 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of $37,026 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#24

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
2,501 Total Awards
$4,367 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,228 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Western Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. WCU is a public institution located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,501 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend WCU full time pay an average of $4,367 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,367. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WCU accumulate an average of $23,228 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#25

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, Florida
848 Total Awards
$3,876 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,514 Avg Student Debt

University of Florida-Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. UF Online is located in Gainesville, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 848 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Florida who attend UF Online full time pay an average of $3,876 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,579. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,514 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

UF Online is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full University of Florida-Online Report

Not only did these schools make the top most popular online list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#27

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina
#28

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida
#29

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#30

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, Louisiana
#31

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#32

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, North Carolina
#33

Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
#35

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#36

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
#37

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#39

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
#41

Strayer University - Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

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Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our most popular online schools ranking:

Rank School Location
42 Eastern Florida State College Cocoa, FL
43 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA
44 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
45 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
46 Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL
47 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
48 Polk State College Winter Haven, FL
49 Athens State University Athens, AL
49 Louisiana State University - Alexandria Alexandria, LA
51 North Carolina Central University Durham, NC
52 Winston - Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC
53 Belhaven University Jackson, MS
54 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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