Best Universities with E-Learning Programs: List of Schools

Electronic learning is available in online, DVD, CD-ROM and videoconferencing formats. It is generally employed in distance learning programs. A distance learning program may require proctored exams and some programs have additional on-campus requirements.

Top U.S. Universities with Electronic and Online Learning Programs

1. Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University (PSU) was 47th in U.S. News & World Report's 2011 ranking of top universities in the nation. The Princeton Review also recognized PSU with a 2nd place ranking for best career services in the 2011 edition of The Best 373 Colleges.
PSU operates its distance learning programs through its World Campus division. Bachelor's and master's degree programs are offered in education, engineering, business, criminal justice and nursing, among others. Available graduate and undergraduate certificate programs include digital arts, weather forecasting and hospitality management. Students take courses online and sit for exams at one of PSU's 24 campuses or with an approved proctor.

Contact Information

• Address: 201 Old Main, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
• Phone Number: (814) 865-4700

2. University of Florida

Approximately 90% of incoming freshmen at the University of Florida (UF) scored above average on standardized exams and 94% return to UF for their sophomore year. UF was named the nation's second best value in public colleges by the Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine in 2010.
UF's Division of Continuing Education offers degree and non-degree distance learning programs through online, video and CD-ROM formats. Many online bachelor's, master's, doctorate and specialist students work full- or part-time and are not first-time college students. Available areas of study include veterinary science, sport management, pharmacy, engineering and environmental science.

Contact Information

• Address: 355 Tigert Hall, Gainesville, Florida 32611
• Phone Number: (352) 392-3261

List of Good U.S. Schools with E-learning Programs

School Name	Total Student Enrollment	Phone Number
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities	51,659	(612) 625-5000
University of Florida	50,691	(352) 392-3261
Michigan State University	47,071	(517) 355-1855
Pennsylvania State University	45,185	(814) 865-4700
Indiana University - Bloomington	42,347	(812) 855-4848
Florida State University	39,785	(850) 644-2525
Florida International University	39,610	(305) 348-2000
North Carolina State University at Raleigh	33,819	(919) 515-2011
Virginia Commonwealth University	32,172	(804) 828-0100
Boston University	31,960	(617) 353-2000
University of Cincinnati	31,134	(513) 556-6000
Northeastern University	27,537	(617) 373-2000
George Washington University	25,061	(202) 994-1000
Columbia University in the City of New York	24,230	(212) 854-1754
Drexel University	22,493	(215) 895-2000
Syracuse University	19,638	(315) 443-1870
Rochester Institute of Technology	15,445	(585) 475-2411
The New School	10,260	(212) 229-5600
New Jersey Institute of Technology	8,840	(973) 596-3000
University of Illinois at Springfield	4,977	(217) 206-6600