Best online colleges in Pennsylvania
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Pennsylvania5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Pennsylvania.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Central Penn College
Summerdale, PA · Private for-profitVery good: Compass grade B+
- Mostly online students
- 51% graduate
- 2
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private nonprofitTop 21% for earnings
- Mostly online students
- 63% graduate
- 3
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA · PublicTop 21% for earnings
- Mostly online students
- 34% graduate
- 4
Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA · Private nonprofitSolid: Compass grade C+
- Mostly online students
- 54% graduate
- 5
Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA · Private nonprofitSolid: Compass grade C+
- Mostly online students
- 48% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Penn College | About $19,000 | $23,194 | $45,370 | 51% |
| Wilkes University | About $28,000 | $26,000 | $63,454 | 63% |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | About $20,000 | $25,000 | $63,435 | 34% |
| Eastern University | About $27,000 | $25,000 | $51,655 | 54% |
| Wilson College | About $22,000 | $26,328 | $43,326 | 48% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.