Compare online colleges without the guesswork
College is a big investment. Know what you're getting into before you enroll. Compare accredited online programs by cost, student outcomes, and the numbers that actually matter. Explore rankings, use our calculators, and find schools accepting students now.
- 682 colleges
- in the public dataset
- 58 rankings
- each with a stated method
- 16 free tools
- calculators and comparisons
- 53%
- median completion rate
Why it matters
Why go online
Four reasons the online route fits more people than you would guess.
- 1
Study on your schedule
Most fully online programs run asynchronously, so coursework fits around a job or a family.
- 2
Pay less, on purpose
The cheapest schools on our lists run about $1,400 a year after grants. The median is $14,580.
- 3
Finish in fewer years
Transfer credits and short terms cut time. Our calculators show you how many.
- 4
Know what you earn
Graduates of the online colleges we rank earn a median $53,406 ten years out.
Top picks
Online program rankings
All 58 rankingsRanked by one published figure each. No school can pay to move up.
The numbers
What the middle looks like
Open the explorerMedians for schools with a fully online program. Source: College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-03.
Free tools
Free tools
All toolsCalculators and comparisons that turn a vague plan into a number.
College Explorer
Filter. Sort by a real figure. Nothing moves because someone paid.
OpenDegree Finder
Start with what you like. Careers and pay come after.
OpenCollege Comparison
Two schools. Same figures. Side by side.
OpenDegree Completion Calculator
Credits you have. Time and tuition still ahead.
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New data report
Which online degrees lead to a licence?
Every ranking is built on a published figure. We gather the same numbers for cost, completion, and earnings so you can compare schools on one page.
Guides
From the blog
All guidesGuides on cost, careers, and how to compare programs.
Ultimate Medical Academy: The Complete Student Research GuideEverything you need before enrolling at Ultimate Medical Academy in under 30 minutes: how to price the program, verify the accreditation, read the completion and earnings rows, apply aid, ask the right questions, and compare UMA against the real alternatives.November 9, 2026
Ultimate Medical Academy Graduation and Career OutcomesThe federal data on UMA graduates: $33,775 median earnings ten years out, $13,875 median debt, a 70% full-time retention figure, and program-level earnings for every track. Here is what the outcomes really say.November 9, 2026Ultimate Medical Academy Healthcare Programs ExplainedEvery UMA program, explained in one place: what it teaches, how long it takes, whether it runs online or on campus, whether it is a diploma or degree, and what federal data says graduates earn and borrow.November 9, 2026Not sure where to start?
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Who writes this
Named editors, published methods, and a fact check on every figure. Sources: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution level, most recent data), retrieved 2026-10-03.
Lena OkonkwoEducation editor
Marcus HaleData editor