More and more students are taking advantage of online courses, in the United States. Online classes offer more convenience and are a sure way to work around a busy person's schedule, whether job responsibilities are involved or even parental duties. Although online classes are by no means a "short-cut" to the traditional way of gaining college credits, there are many who prefer this route.

While earning a bachelor's degree online, students respond best to faculty with both traditional academic credentials and experience and training in teaching online courses. U.S. News compiled a list of the top online Bachelor's programs in the United States based solely on faculty credentials and training, and they are as followed:

#1: Westfield State University

Location: Westfield, MA

Faculty Score: 82.0

Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 81%

School finances online instructor training: Yes

Online instruction training required to teach: Yes

#2: United States Sports Academy

Location: Daphne, AL

Faculty Score: 80.9

Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 100%

School finances online instructor training: Yes

Online instruction training required to teach: Yes

#3: St. Mary's College of California

Location: Moraga, CA

Faculty Score: 80.3

Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 82%

School finances online instructor training: Yes

Online instruction training required to teach: Yes

#4: Pace University

Location: New York, NY

Faculty Score: 78.6

Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 70%

School finances online instructor training: Yes

Online instruction training required to teach: Yes

#5: Sam Houston State University

Location: Huntsville, TX

Faculty Score: 76.1

Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 94%

School finances online instructor training: Yes

Online instruction training required to teach: Yes

#6: Charleston Southern University

Location: Charleston, SC

Faculty Score: 73.7

Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 100%

School finances online instructor training: Yes

Online instruction training required to teach: Yes

#6 [Tie]: Oregon Health and Science University

Location: Portland, OR

Faculty Score: 73.7

Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 100%

School finances online instructor training: Yes

Online instruction training required to teach: Yes

#8: University of the Incarnate Word

Location: San Antonio, TX

Faculty Score: 72.4

Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 95%

School finances online instructor training: Yes

Online instruction training required to teach: Yes

#9: Northwood University

Location: Midland, MI

Faculty Score: 71.6

Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 79%

School finances online instructor training: Yes

Online instruction training required to teach: Yes

#10: Indiana University-Purdue University: Fort Wayne

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Faculty Score: 70.5

Faculty have at least 2 years online teaching experience: 75%

School finances online instructor training: Yes

Online instruction training required to teach: Yes