Most Popular Online Degrees

Following are five of the most popular online degrees over the past few years:

Online Business Administration Degrees
- Business administration and MBA programs are one of of the most popular online degree programs. A specialized business administration degree will lead to career in one of the following areas: Accounting, Business Information Systems, Finance, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Sales & Marketing, and many more.
- Some of the leading institutions offering online degrees in Business Administration include DeVry University, South University, University of Massachusetts, etc.

Online Psychology Degree Programs
- A degree in Psychology can lead to many career opportunities. You can find positions as Psychiatric Assistant, Health Educator, Laboratory Assistant, Research Assistant, Community Relations Officer, etc.
- Penn State World Campus (USA) offers two bachelor's degree programs in psychology with courses offered completely online: The bachelor of arts in psychology; and the bachelor of science in psychology.

Online Early Childhood Education Degree
- An online degree in Early Childhood will teach students the knowledge and skills necessary to fill a vital role in the education of young children.
- Institutions offering online degrees in this field include Western Governors University, Rasmussen College, Park University, etc. The Teachers College of Western Governors University has received full accreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Online Health Care Management Degree
- Healthcare is another popular online program for those who want to work in healthcare organizations such as hospitals, public healthcare agencies, long-term care facilities, physician group practices, etc.
- Universities offering online Healthcare Management degree program include Park University, South University, Globe University / Minnesota School of Business, etc. Park University’s Online Degree Programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Online Engineering Degree Programs
- Engineering is one of the top most popular online degree programs. A bachelor's degree in engineering prepares students for a broad range of career choices.
- Students may choose to specialize in one of the main areas of engineering such as Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

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