Best Online Degrees For 2012

By Chris Kyle

Want to go back to school online? It sure seems like a popular New Year's resolution these days.

The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that 18.2 million students will be enrolled in online courses by 2013, which is up from 3.1 million online students a decade ago.

To meet that rising demand, 89 percent of four-year public colleges and universities now offer online classes, while 60 percent of four-year private schools offer them, according to "The Digital Revolution and Higher Education," a 2011 study by the nonprofit Pew Research Center.

Not sure what to study in the New Year?

To help with your decision, we looked at a variety of studies to help us identify the best online degrees to start in 2012. While there are some old standbys on our list, other degrees may surprise you.

#1 Online Degree - Bachelor's in Business

#2 Online Degree - Bachelor's in Computers and IT

#3 Online Degree - Bachelor's in Education

#4 Online Degree - Bachelor's in Communications

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