How Much Does it Cost to Get a Degree Online?

April 3, 2010 - PRLog -- In addition, if obtaining a diploma from an accredited and reputable school, web-based degrees are quality programs that are now respected by many employers. Therefore, with the convenience and quality of accredited Internet programs also comes a fairly hefty price tag.

Hector Milla Editor of the "Best Online Degrees Programs" website -- http://www.BestOnlineDegreeProgramsUSA.com -- pointed out;


“…The price of a distance learning degree depends largely on the college or University that one attends. Online Universities have exploded in popularity in recent years. There are now a large amount of schools that once only offered traditional in class instruction, but are now holding Internet classes to keep up with the competition and high demand. Many of the first Internet bases Universities were private and not funded by the state, resulting in higher tuition fees. However, more and more state and public schools have begun to offer distance learning classes, reducing the cost…”

When considering an online investment, make sure to research the school, speak with counselors, and be certain that the college is accredited. Many schools have reputable sounding names and a high price tag, but are merely diploma mills, while some of the least known and least expensive colleges offer the best programs.

An online program almost always saves money in the long run as the student does not have to live on campus, and does not have dorm, meal plan and other associated fees. Although a web program can save money over a traditional state or private school, online degrees are not cheap. Schools around the country that have received reputable rankings in program quality and job placement rates generally range from $30,000 to $50,000 for a Bachelor's diploma and around $25,000 for an Associates degree. This break down to about $1200 per a 3 credit hour course. Although this sounds high, when compared to a regular four-year institution, one is saving between $30,000 and $100,000.

Furthermore, most community colleges now offer correspondence degrees. They generally have the cheapest tuition and one can complete all of their general course requirements at a lower cost. However, these schools only offer two- year programs and one will need to find a four-year University in order to complete a Bachelor's degree. Depending on your city and state, an online Associate’s degree from a local community college will run about $5,000-$10,000. A traditional in class school would run an average of $30,000-$60,000 for two years of classes.

“…Online colleges have many advantages. Although they are still relatively expensive, they do save time and money while offering a quality education. Before choosing any school discuss prices, financing options, and accreditation…” added H. Milla.

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