University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts, located in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell, Massachusetts, offers online degree programs for both undergraduates and graduates in several disciplines.
UMass Online is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The different schools and colleges are accredited by agencies such as the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, National Association of Schools of Art and Design, National League for Nursing, and Computing Sciences Accreditation Board.
Costs for courses vary. Undergraduate courses can cost from $185-$855 while graduate classes can cost from $790-$1,840.
University of Massachusetts offers the many degrees to students attending their online degree program, including:
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University has online degrees available for both undergraduate and graduate course. Penn State is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Costs for courses vary. Undergraduate course costs range from $250 per credit to $430 per credit and graduate course costs range from $551 to $1,000 per credit hour plus materials and additional fees.
Penn State online programs include:
Boston University
Boston University offers an Undergraduate Degree Completion Program for students who have finished roughly half of their undergraduate requirements. B.U. also offers graduate and doctorate programs online. Online degrees are accredited through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
Tuition varies according to classes. Costs can range from $400 per credit to $1,082 per credit.
Graduate Degrees online include:
University of Illinois
The online programs at the University of Illinois are accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Some programs have additional accreditations through professional organizations.
Tuition varies according to discipline.
Online degree programs include:
 | Online college degrees can be just as valuable in the workplace as degrees earned in the classroom. Choosing a well-known online degree program or blending online coursework with classroom study can help you get the most from your continuing education. |
 | How do you know if getting your degree online is the right choice for you? Start by identifying what you want from your academic experience, then evaluate your lifestyle and your budget, and be honest about how self-disciplined you are. |
 | Online degree programs offer students flexibility and tuition is generally more affordable than in-class tuition. Be sure the online school you choose is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency, has been offering online degrees for more than two years and the student-teacher ratio is no more than 20:1. |
Online finance degrees are available at the certificate, bachelor's and master's levels and can prepare you for jobs in corporate finance, financial planning and investment banking, but any program you choose be accredited by a recognized accreditation agency. |
Apply the same evaluation process to online doctorate programs that you would if you were going to pursue a traditional doctoral degree, and put extra effort into determining if the online doctorate program is accredited by a reputable agency. |
