- Pursuing a college degree or taking a college course online could be a great way to boost your résumé right now.
- Personal finance blog Money Crashers compiled a list of some of the top accredited colleges offering four-year bachelor’s programs based on a variety of factors including accreditation, graduation rate, and cost.
- Business Insider compiled a ranked list of the colleges by cost based on in-state tuition where applicable.
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If you’re considering a new career path or looking to get a bachelor’s degree while also working, pursuing an online college degree can be a great option. Taking one or two college courses for professional development could also help boost your chances of getting hired.
Personal finance blog Money Crashers compiled a list of some of the top accredited colleges offering four-year bachelor’s programs based on a variety of factors including accreditation, graduation rate, and cost.
Here are 16 online colleges ranked from least to most expensive based on in-state tuition.
Thomas Edison State University
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $3,579 for in-state residents, $4,639 for out-of-state residents
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Sample majors: Psychology, sociology, accounting
Appalachian State University
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $4,891 for in-state residents, $19,906 for out-of-state residents
Accreditation: SACSCOC
Location: Boone, North Carolina
Sample majors: Child development, communications studies, workforce leadership and development
University of Central Florida
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $5,376 for in-state residents, and $21,474 for out-of-state residents
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Location: Orlando, Florida
Sample majors: Psychology, political science, hospitality management
Florida International University
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $7,185 for in-state residents, $10,697 for out-of-state residents
Accreditation: SACSCOC
Location: Miami, Florida
Sample majors: History, english, marketing
Florida Atlantic University
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $7,898 for in-state residents, $23,455 for out-of-state residents
Accreditation: SACSCOC
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
Sample majors: Computer science, hospitality management, geoscience
Oregon State University's Ecampus
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $9,540
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Sample majors: Political science, psychology, sociology
Southern New Hampshire University
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $9,600
Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Sample majors: Accounting, software engineering, global health, forensic psychology
Dakota State University Online
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $10,536
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Location: Madison, South Dakota
Sample majors: Health information technology, business technology, elementary education
University of New Mexico
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $11,070
Accreditation: HLC
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sample majors: Strategic communication, business administration, Native American studies
Arizona State University
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $12,258 for in-state residents, $14,532 for out-of-state residents
Accreditation: HLC Location: Tempe, Arizona
Sample majors: Economics, educational studies, computer information systems, political science
Bellevue University
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $12,750
Accreditation: HLC Location: Bellevue, Nebraska
Sample majors: Computer information systems, math, biology, legal studies
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Worldwide & Online
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $12,870
Accreditation: SACSCOC
Location: There are multiple campuses nation-wide
Sample majors: Aviation, aeronautics, aviation maintenance, and aviation business management
University of Memphis
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $13,890
Accreditation: SACSCOC
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Sample majors: Accounting, finance, public relations
Penn State
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $17,280
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education Location: Centre County, Pennsylvania
Sample majors: Accounting, psychology, software engineering
Ohio State University
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $20,579 for in-state residents, $21,379 for out-of-state residents
Accreditation: HLC
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Sample majors: Health sciences and dental hygiene
Oklahoma State University
Annual tuition (30 credit hours): $20,877
Accreditation: HLC Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
Sample majors: Computer science, psychology, marketing, management