In today's world, where professionals are constantly trying to move up the business ladder of success, it is becoming increasingly important to obtain a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) degree. Many people are choosing to do this online because of flexibility and, in some cases, affordability. Geteducated.com rated online MBA programs according to three categories: affordability, student satisfaction and public perception or reputation. Topping its list of regionally accredited MBA programs it considers "best buys" is Chadron State College (CSC), which offers a 36-credit-hour degree for a total cost of only $7,065. With its main campus located in Chadron, Nebraska, CSC offers a very affordable alternative to the more pricey programs, many of which cost in excess of $20,000.
Chadron State College
1000 Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
(800) CHADRON
www.csc.edu/graduate/degree/business.csc
At the top of the list for schools offering graduate degrees online in engineering, North Carolina State University, located in Raleigh, is one of the top-rated programs in the nation. As of December 2009, tuition rates for resident students were as low as $6,930 per year. The only drawback to the program's cost is that it spikes sharply for non-resident students to $20,400 per year. NCSU-Raleigh ranks 17th among engineering schools in the nation in research spending and 14th in industry support. It offers concentrations in the following fields: biological engineering; biomedical engineering; chemical and biomolecular engineering; civil, construction and environmental engineering; computer science; electrical and computer engineering; industrial and systems engineering; materials science and engineering; mechanical and aerospace engineering; paper science and engineering; textile engineering; and nuclear engineering.
North Carolina State University
College of Engineering
Raleigh, NC 27695-7547
(919) 515-5440
engineeringonline.ncsu.edu
Online master's degrees in education are also becoming increasingly prevalent among teachers and other educators. The flexibility of working from home helps to offset the amount of time spent devoted to the teaching profession and allows teachers to pursue their master's-level degree on their own time. If you wish to receive your degree from a recognized university without having to pay exorbitant out-of-state tuition costs, the University of Wyoming offers a graduate degree at a cost that is the same for non-resident students as it is for resident students. At $7,276 per year, the program is certainly affordable compared to other programs. The College of Education offers master's and doctoral degrees in four areas of concentration: adult and post-secondary education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership and special education.
University of Wyoming
Dept. 3374, 1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 766-3145
ed.uwyo.edu