BestOnlineCollege.org is an advertising-supported website. Many of the school and program listings that appear on this site are from partners who compensate us, and this compensation may affect how, where, and in what order listings appear (such as featured placements). This compensation does not influence our editorial content, evaluations, or rankings, which are determined independently using publicly available data. We do not review or feature every school or program available in the marketplace. Our goal is to provide accurate, unbiased information so you can make informed decisions. Read our full Advertiser Disclosure.
Online Bachelor's in Online Teaching: 2026 Programs
A bachelor’s in online teaching is the standard undergraduate credential in this field. Common titles include MEd in Online Teaching, MS in Teaching with Technology, MEd in Educational Technology (teaching track). Typical length is about 120 semester hours. In IPEDS 2024, 250 institutions reported bachelor’s-or-higher completions in the CIP codes used for this guide, and 245 of those institutions reported offering distance-education programs (IPEDS 2024). Of those, 11 reported bachelor’s completions.
Most of the IPEDS completions in this CIP are master’s degrees. A standalone bachelor’s in online teaching is rare. If you need initial teacher licensure, start at the education silo and confirm your state’s rules; a professional master’s in online teaching will not issue a first license in most states.
Quick answers
Can I get this degree online?
Yes. In IPEDS 2024, 250 institutions reported bachelor’s-or-higher completions in the CIP codes used for this guide, and 245 of those institutions reported offering distance-education programs (IPEDS 2024).
What will I study?
Typical coursework includes learning theory, LMS administration, online course design, assessment at a distance, accessibility, and a practicum in an online classroom.
What do graduates may earn?
Instructional Coordinators: The national median annual wage was $77,440, with the 10th percentile at $47,980 and the 90th at $121,670 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS). Employment was 248,700 in 2025, projected to grow 1.6 percent through 2035, with 23,100 openings per year (BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035). Individual outcomes vary.
Do I need a bachelor’s, or will a certificate do?
Certificates cover a tool. The bachelor’s is what most employers treat as the degree. If the job posting lists a bachelor’s as required, a certificate will not substitute.
How is accreditation handled?
CAEP accredits teacher-preparation programs. An online-teaching master’s that does not lead to initial licensure is often not CAEP-accredited, and that is fine if you already hold a license. Confirm whether the catalog is a licensure program or a professional master’s for teachers who already teach.
At a Glance
- Common degree titles: MEd in Online Teaching, MS in Teaching with Technology, MEd in Educational Technology (teaching track)
- IPEDS 2024 institutions (bachelor’s or higher): 250 (245 with a distance-education flag)
- Related fields: instructional design, education, higher education administration
Data verified: October 27, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-2035) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.