America's Top Online Schools 2025

nline learning continues to expand in the United States as colleges and other education providers seek to attract students who live outside the immediate area and working adults drawn to the flexibility of online classes. Studies suggest online learning has yet to reach its peak and is expected to grow in coming years.

For those looking to further their knowledge—from individual non-degree courses for the curious or for professional development to a full academic degree—online schools offer customized opportunities to people in all stages of life. With so many choices and no physical location to visit, finding the right program can be challenging.

To help you find the best fit for your goals, Newsweek and global data research firm Statista are proud to present America's Top Online Learning Schools 2025.

Our listing ranks the top 250 colleges that offer online undergraduate and graduate programs, including those such as New York University, University of Cincinnati and San José State University. We've also honored the top 100 online learning providers —institutions other than universities that provide access to their own or third-party online courses, like Aceable Agent, NASM and WebCE.

The research is based on an online survey of over 10,000 individuals in the U.S. who have used online courses to obtain an academic degree or acquire knowledge and skills for their job or hobbies. Schools are ranked based on organization, support, price, reputation, success, recommendation, practical relevance and overall satisfaction.

We hope this guide provides a valuable starting point for those seeking to enhance their knowledge, education or career.