Figure out what what kind of online masters degree program you would like to complete. You will have to know in what direction you want to take your career. If you are satisfied with your job, but want more knowledge or better pay, then get a Masters degree that is in your current field. If you hate your job and want to start a new career path, know that you will need to look at several different online Masters degree programs to see what kind of job you will qualify for after you complete the degree.
Talk to the college or university where you got your undergraduate degree. They might have an online Masters degree program that will fit your needs, but, if they do not, they might be able to point you in the direction of a university that does.
After you talk to your old school, do some online research. Go to your favorite search engine and type in the type of online Masters degree program that you would like to complete. Search through the different options and talk to the ones that interest you.
Check for accreditation. Schools that are accredited will give you the highest quality of education. Also, many of the scholarship programs will not give you a scholarship unless you are attending an accredited university (yes, you can get scholarships for Masters degree programs). Many colleges and universities will state that they are accredited on their website. See resources below for a link that shows you all accredited colleges and universities in the United States.
Be willing to travel a few times. Many online Masters degree programs can be completely done online, but some programs do require that you travel for a final. Also, some will only offer part of the degree online, but you would have to take some classes on campus or take them at another university and then transfer the credit.
Find out about tuition. Even though many colleges and universities now offer online Masters degree programs that are completely done over the internet with no travel to the university ever, they will still charge you in state or out of state tuition based on where you live. However, there are several programs that will not. Doing your research could help you save several thousands of dollars when it comes to tuition.
Read through the requirements carefully when applying for an online Masters degree program. Each university will have their requirements listed in the Graduate degree program section of their website. It will tell you information like what your undergraduate GPA must be or which test, such as the GRE or MAT, must be completed and what score you must have before they will even consider you as a candidate for their online Masters degree programs. If you are lacking on requirements, see what you can do to meet them by the time you would like to start your degree.