The University of North Florida topped the charts, ranking fourth place and higher than Florida State University, for best online educational program in Florida, according to Affordable Colleges Online’s 2015 Best in State Online Colleges list.

Affordable Colleges Online is an official resource dedicated to online learning and college affordability.

UNF ranked higher than other Florida universities including Florida State University, No. 5; Florida Atlantic University, 6; Florida Gulf Coast University, 10; University of West Florida, 14; and the University of South Florida, 27.

According to the press release, researchers and higher education experts gathered and analyzed data from all post-secondary institutions in the United States to find the best online colleges for 2015. They determined the colleges that provided the best balance of academic rigor, student support and affordability for online learning.

UNF offers eight degree and certificate programs through distance learning, including graduate certificates in early childhood development and sports management.

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