An online degree can cost as little as $3,000 – or over $100,000. More than 12,000 online degrees and certificates – and no two charge the same tuition. Our affordability rankings reveal who offers the best – and worst – buys in online degrees.
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Today's online education market offers thousands of distance degrees at an astounding array of cost. The truth: paying more doesn't guarantee a better education. Many factors other than quality affect the cost of an online degree. At GetEducated, we've surveyed and ranked more than 8,000 distance learning colleges. Our exclusive cost rankings reveal which colleges offer the least expensive online education—and which universities rate as among the worst buys in distance learning today.
Not every online school lives up to its claims. On the other hand, some have amazing reputations for student satisfaction. If you're an online student, or an alum of an online college, we'd love to hear your opinion of your school. Was your college academically challenging? Did attending your school have a positive impact on your career? Were the faculty knowledgeable and responsive? Please visit your college or degree program in our college directory and "grade"—rate and rank—how well your chosen college has performed for you.
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I’m looking for an online MBA. I’ve found several that fit my budget but none are accredited by the AACSB. What is the AACSB? Do I really need a distance MBA degree that is accredited by them?
—Roberta, Gary, IN
The AACSB is the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. It is considered the gold standard of business school accreditation. But not every student needs an AACSB-accredited MBA...
I was laid off from my job as a real estate agent and want to be a high school math teacher, but my bachelor’s degree is in psychology. Do I need a new degree in education? Will an online bachelor’s in education qualify me to become a licensed teacher?
—Willis, Houston, Texas
If you didn’t earn a bachelor’s degree in education years ago and you now want to teach in the public schools, don’t fret. Every state maintains what are termed “alternative teacher certification” programs...
Kaplan University awards associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees and certificates in arts and sciences, business, education, management, criminal justice, legal studies, information systems and technology, nursing, and health sciences. The online learning platform offers adult learners flexibility and the courses teach real-world knowledge.
Looking for an AACSB accredited and internationally recognized business school for an on-line MBA program? Check out the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. We offer the same program on-line as on-campus: same curriculum, same content, same faculty. Designed for today’s busy working professional, the modular scheduling allows you control over your scarce time. The program interaction opportunities allow for team projects, interact with your professor and classmates, consultation with your advisors, and all on your schedule
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I’m looking for an online MBA. I’ve found several that fit my budget but none are accredited by the AACSB. What is the AACSB? Do I really need a distance MBA degree that is accredited by them?
—Roberta, Gary, IN 
The AACSB is the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. It is considered the gold standard of business school accreditation. But not every student needs an AACSB-accredited MBA... 
