The 19 best online programs that make getting your bachelor's degree easy and affordable

For many people, restrictions on time and money make going to school full time impossible. But with the rise of online programs, it's easier and more affordable than ever to earn a degree - no matter where in the country you reside.

U.S. News recently released its 2016 list of the best online programs for earning a bachelor's degree, focusing on schools that effectively deliver affordable undergraduate degrees in a reasonable amount of time. To determine the rankings, U.S. News considered four categories: student engagement, faculty credentials and training, student services and technology, and peer reputation. (You can read a full breakdown of the methodology here.) Note that because of multiple ties, the ranking only goes through No. 17.

Read on to see the 19 schools that make earning a degree online as seamless as possible, according to U.S. News.