2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
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 Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 84 schools in the Southwest Region to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in Tempe, Arizona, the large private for-profit school awarded 12,925 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of $41,357 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Skysong. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Skysong is a public institution located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7,277 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,818 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU - Skysong full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,092. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,041 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, ASU - Skysong is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Grand Canyon University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the large private for-profit school awarded 13,529 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Grand Canyon University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,189. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,746 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 84 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American InterContinental University - Online landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Schaumburg, Arizona, the fairly large private for-profit school handed out 2,085 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
AIU Online does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,418. This amount may 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 $46,026 in student loans. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
AIU Online is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
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You’ll be in good company if you attend Sam Houston State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Sam Houston State University is a large public school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 4,433 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $8,960 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SHSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,752. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,557 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Houston - Downtown came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 2,897 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Texas who attend UH Downtown full time pay an average of $7,338 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,196. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,224 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4,913 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $9,244 in tuition and fees if they attend OSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,764. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,108 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in College Station, Texas, the large public school handed out 13,409 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $12,204 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas A&M College Station. Out-of-state students pay an average of $38,855. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,847 in student loans. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Stephen F Austin State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Nacogdoches, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,435 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $10,600 in tuition and fees if they attend SFASU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,616. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SFASU accumulate an average of $26,071 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% 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.
University of Central Oklahoma ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school awarded 2,442 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCO is $8,030. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,917. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,293 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Wayland Baptist University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Wayland Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Plainview, Texas that handed out 786 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Wayland Baptist University is $22,004. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,096 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awarded 2,425 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMSU Main Campus is $7,301. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,767. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,972 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
South Texas College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. South Texas College is located in McAllen, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 456 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,530 in tuition and fees if they attend South Texas College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,920. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $6,791 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.
Texas A & M University - Central Texas ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a small public school situated in Killeen, Texas. It awarded 621 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $7,363 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,155. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,544 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Portales, New Mexico, the small public school awarded 707 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $6,528 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ENMU - Main Campus. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,568. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ENMU - Main Campus accumulate an average of $21,944 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southeastern Oklahoma State 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 #16 on the list. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is located in Durant, Oklahoma and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 618 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is $6,930. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,870. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,420 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
University of North Texas came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 8,156 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $11,090 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNT. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,906. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNT accumulate an average of $22,773 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northeastern State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Tahlequah, Oklahoma is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,476 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NSU is $7,115. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,755. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,435 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. PMI Tucson is a small private for-profit school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 279 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,952 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 22% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Waxahachie, Texas, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 280 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is $17,404. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,970 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #21, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in El Paso, Texas, the large public school handed out 3,981 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UTEP is $9,544. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,952. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,669 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Cameron 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 #22 on the list. Cameron University is a public institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 420 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Oklahoma who attend Cameron University full time pay an average of $6,450 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,870. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,122 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Angelo State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. San Angelo, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,172 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Texas who attend Angelo State full time pay an average of $8,186 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,978. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,977 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, Southwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Weatherford, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 834 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Oklahoma who attend SWOSU full time pay an average of $7,913 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,023. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SWOSU accumulate an average of $22,171 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Strayer University - Texas 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. Located in Austin, Texas, the small private for-profit school awarded 198 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Strayer University - Texas, expect to pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Strayer University - Texas accumulate an average of $44,452 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - Texas is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
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*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%.
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