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Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

Last post 07-23-2009, 5:14 PM by Mrayo84. 13 replies.
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  •  06-20-2009, 3:05 PM 21498

    Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    Per hour costs....

    Peru State College - $168.50
    Fort Hays State University - $161
    Chadron State College - $168.50
    City University of NY - $170
    Baker College - $190
    Empire State College SUNY - $207

     

  •  06-20-2009, 3:23 PM 21499 in reply to 21498

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    Penn Foster College - currently $65, will go up to %90.

    Please correct me if I'm wrong.
  •  06-21-2009, 7:26 AM 21509 in reply to 21498

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    And then there are New Mexico community colleges:

    http://www.clovis.edu/AdministrationandFinance/TuitionandFees/

    Well, I suppose in-state tuition at California community colleges is the absolute cheapest, but New Mexico's community colleges are dirt cheap for everyone.

    -=Steve=-


    B.S., Info Sys, Charter Oak State College
    M.A., Educational Tech Leadership, George Washington University
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  •  06-21-2009, 2:10 PM 21516 in reply to 21509

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    Louisiana State University

    http://is.lsu.edu/courselist.asp?level=CO&online=0&nid=102

    No DL degrees but dozens of courses at abot $ 33 per credit.

  •  06-21-2009, 3:12 PM 21517 in reply to 21516

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    City College of San Francisco - though no DL degrees, just courses, $20 per credit

    FoothillCollege in Los Altos CA - a slew of AS online degrees at  $13 per credit for CA residents.

  •  06-22-2009, 8:41 AM 21527 in reply to 21509

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    I found Western New Mexico University to be very inexpensive but then the quality wasn't exactly there either.  Don't forget Amberton University, around $600 per class at the grad level.  Now that's cheap.
  •  06-29-2009, 10:16 AM 21710 in reply to 21498

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    Amberton University, TX (regionally accredited) is currently $225 per credit hour, which is  $675 per 3 credit course. This is for both grad and undergrad classes; in-state or out-of-state students. Their degrees focus on Business, Human Resources, and Counseling.  

    Jacksonville State University, AL (regionally accredited)  is $225.00 per semester credit for a MS in Computer Systems & Software Design
    Indiana State University, IN (regionally accredited) $204.00 per semester credit, plus tech and distance learning fees, for a MS in Electronics & Computer Technology
    Columbus State University, GA (regionally accredited) $432.00 per course, plus tech fees, for a MS Applied Computer Science/Information Assurance

    A few things you may want to keep in mind when computing the bottom line value:
    1) If they offer degrees in the area you want to study
    2) If they tack on other hidden costs, like technology or activity fees for every course/semester
    3) How many total credits are required for the degree - this can vary for Masters degrees and will impact your final investment
    4) What previous credit courses you may transfer towards the degree, if applicable
    5) For Masters degrees: If there are any restrictions regarding your previous Bachelors, such as GPA or subject area, and if you need any required testing, such as GRE or GMAT 
    6) Do they have any residency requirements (which will occur cost and hardship)

     

  •  06-29-2009, 6:32 PM 21725 in reply to 21710

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    Also, many "budget" schools are likely going to make you buy your textbooks, which can often cost well over $100 for each class.  I go to an expensive school, Kaplan, but I do not have to pay for books.
  •  06-29-2009, 8:56 PM 21728 in reply to 21725

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    I think Andrew Jackson University is the cheapest I have encountered.  With their sponsored tuition, it's about $400 per semester, not including books.  You can take up to four classes per semester, although that is a heavy workload if you also work full time.  That translates to $33.33 per credit hour.  There are some fees the first semester which make the cost around $500, but that's still a great deal.
  •  06-30-2009, 1:40 AM 21733 in reply to 21728

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    Ashworth University :Cost per credit hour: $80, and that includes books too.

    California Coast University :The cost is $110 per unit, or $330 per course excluding textbooks.

  •  07-13-2009, 1:52 PM 22053 in reply to 21498

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    I would like to put my head into study, but I'm traveling so much and I work so much that I cannot commit myself to go to a regular university. Do you know any college or university which operates TOTALLY online?

     

  •  07-14-2009, 2:05 AM 22065 in reply to 22053

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    Well, sure...there are plenty.  I would ask what you consider to be "totally online."  Even the programs which bill themselves as online programs will require you to do homework assignments, work with textbooks, write papers, etc.

     

     

  •  07-23-2009, 5:05 PM 22384 in reply to 21710

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    I agree with what you said. Don't just go for the cheapest; but research the quality and the school's reputation. 

     

    Kairos:

    Amberton University, TX (regionally accredited) is currently $225 per credit hour, which is  $675 per 3 credit course. This is for both grad and undergrad classes; in-state or out-of-state students. Their degrees focus on Business, Human Resources, and Counseling.  

    Jacksonville State University, AL (regionally accredited)  is $225.00 per semester credit for a MS in Computer Systems & Software Design
    Indiana State University, IN (regionally accredited) $204.00 per semester credit, plus tech and distance learning fees, for a MS in Electronics & Computer Technology
    Columbus State University, GA (regionally accredited) $432.00 per course, plus tech fees, for a MS Applied Computer Science/Information Assurance

    A few things you may want to keep in mind when computing the bottom line value:
    1) If they offer degrees in the area you want to study
    2) If they tack on other hidden costs, like technology or activity fees for every course/semester
    3) How many total credits are required for the degree - this can vary for Masters degrees and will impact your final investment
    4) What previous credit courses you may transfer towards the degree, if applicable
    5) For Masters degrees: If there are any restrictions regarding your previous Bachelors, such as GPA or subject area, and if you need any required testing, such as GRE or GMAT 
    6) Do they have any residency requirements (which will occur cost and hardship)

     

  •  07-23-2009, 5:14 PM 22385 in reply to 22053

    Re: Cheapest Online College - POST HERE!

    The ONLINE keyword means the program delivery; meaning the method of instruction is conducted via the internet. The exams too are online. But some colleges require in-campus or proctored exams but there are only a few I think. There are still homework, project, quizzes required to complete.  There are brick and mortar colleges that offer 100% online degrees. Based on your question, do you only want to enroll at a university/college that does not have a ground campus? I think Penn FOster is one. Baker College is a brick and mortar for many years that also offers online programs that requires no on-campus meetings.

     

    Jessicarose:

    I would like to put my head into study, but I'm traveling so much and I work so much that I cannot commit myself to go to a regular university. Do you know any college or university which operates TOTALLY online?

     

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