Explore Cheap Online Bachelor’s Degrees
While online college degrees aren’t always cheaper than their brick-and-mortar counterparts, there are some virtual programs that make less of a financial dent than others.
Here are the 10 least expensive public online bachelor’s programs for out-of-state students in 2014-2015, based on per-credit costs and the number of required credits.
10. Emporia State University (KS)
Out-of-state cost per credit: $225
Credits needed to graduate: 124
Out-of-state total cost: $27,900
U.S. News rank: RNP
Learn more about Emporia State University.
9. Georgia College & State University
Out-of-state cost per credit: $232
Credits needed to graduate: 120
Out-of-state total cost: $27,840
U.S. News rank: 125 (tie)
Learn more about Georgia College & State University.
8. Texas Tech University
Out-of-state cost per credit: $213
Credits needed to graduate: 120
Out-of-state total cost: $25,560
U.S. News rank: RNP
Learn more about Texas Tech University.
7. Georgia Southern University
Out-of-state cost per credit: $199
Credits needed to graduate: 126
Out-of-state total cost: $25,074
U.S. News rank: 107 (tie)
Learn more about Georgia Southern University.
6. Lamar University (TX)
Out-of-state cost per credit: $208
Credits needed to graduate: 120
Out-of-state total cost: $24,960
U.S. News rank: 47 (tie)
Learn more about Lamar University.
5. Minot State University (ND)
Out-of-state cost per credit: $206
Credits needed to graduate: 120
Out-of-state total cost: $24,720
U.S. News rank: 142 (tie)
Learn more about Minot State University.
4. Sam Houston State University (TX)
Out-of-state cost per credit: $204
Credits needed to graduate: 120
Out-of-state total cost: $24,480
U.S. News rank: 68 (tie)
Learn more about Sam Houston State University.
3. Mayville State University (ND)
Out-of-state cost per credit: $200
Credits needed to graduate: 120
Out-of-state total cost: $24,000
U.S. News rank: 211 (tie)
Learn more about Mayville State University.
2. Fort Hays State University (KS)
Out-of-state cost per credit: $187
Credits needed to graduate: 124
Out-of-state total cost: $23,188
U.S. News rank: 16 (tie)
Learn more about Fort Hays State University.
1. Valley City State University (ND)
Out-of-state cost per credit: $168
Credits needed to graduate: 120
Out-of-state total cost: $20,160
U.S. News rank: 111 (tie)
Learn more about Valley City State University.
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