Arizona State University has been ranked No. 4 for best online bachelor’s programs by U.S. News & World Report.

This year's edition evaluates more than 1,700 online bachelor's and master's degree programs across multiple disciplines using metrics specific to online learning, according to a release.

“The rankings measure overall academic quality at the undergraduate and graduate levels across multiple disciplines and are assessed on a variety of factors such as student engagement, services and technology and faculty credentials,” the release stated.

ASU also earned the No. 3 spot in the nation for best online bachelor's degree in business.

In 2023, nearly 12,000 military-affiliated students were enrolled in degree programs through ASU Online, according to the release.

ASU Online provides access to more than 300 degree programs, regardless of a student's location in the U.S., including biological sciences, medical studies, pharmacology and toxicology, special education (applied behavior analysis), positive psychology and architecture.