A number of local and Pennsylvania-based degree programs appear on the U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 rankings of best online programs.

Released Tuesday, these annual lists compare more than 1,600 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 3.3 million higher education students enrolled exclusively in distance education programs in fall 2018.

With the pandemic bringing virtual learning to the forefront, the lists have added importance. Note that they track programs that are 100% online and do not include programs that have adjusted to the pandemic by shifting to virtual.

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