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As the cost of education rises, it can be difficult to find affordable master’s programs. That said, there are many affordable programs that are still rewarding. While students should always look for schools with programs that best suit their needs first, considering price is still an important part of finding a beneficial program. The key is to find a program that will offer a return on investment within an acceptable time frame.
Students don’t need to worry that a less expensive school will offer a worse educational experience. Just because a particular program has high costs does not mean that the school is the best choice. In fact, many of the nation’s best programs in subjects such as business, English, and more are actually located at more affordable universities the myth that ivy leagues schools are the best option for every subject has since been debunked.
All of this is to say that prospective master’s students shouldn’t rule out their ability to attend a rewarding graduate degree program. Financial constraints are definitely worth considering, but tuition assistance is often available in graduate programs and the investment often provides an excellent opportunity to learn with others in the field.

In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
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Out-of-state: NA
SAT: NA
ACT: NA
$325 - $560
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Higher Learning Commission
30-36
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
SAT: NA
ACT: NA
$367
Online
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
30-54
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
SAT: NA
ACT: NA
Resident: $470
Non-Resident: $565
Online
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
30-45
In-state: $16,420
Out-of-state: $16,420
In-state: $5,400
Out-of-state: $5,400
SAT: 1031-1238
ACT: 21-27
$360
Online
Higher Learning Commission
30
In-state: $7,740
Out-of-state: $12,120
In-state: $8,320
Out-of-state: $8,320
SAT: 1155-1355
ACT: 24-29
Resident: $496
Non-Resident: $676
Online
Higher Learning Commission
30-33
In-state: $5,748
Out-of-state: $7,195
In-state: $4,968
Out-of-state: $4,968
SAT: 920-1130
ACT: 18-23
Resident: $283 - $496
Non-Resident: $500 - $740
Online
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
30-60
In-state: $59,784
Out-of-state: $59,784
In-state: $54,672
Out-of-state: $54,672
SAT: 1040-1210
ACT: 20-25
$365 - $685
Online
Higher Learning Commission
32-50
In-state: $4,412
Out-of-state: $14,228
In-state: $4,119
Out-of-state: $4,119
SAT: 920-1120
ACT: 17-23
Resident: $395
Non-Resident: $828
Online
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
30-66
In-state: $4,371
Out-of-state: $15,425
In-state: $4,986
Out-of-state: $4,986
SAT: 993-1170
ACT: 18-24
$284 - $757
Online
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
30-45
In-state: $14,791
Out-of-state: $14,791
In-state: $7,935
Out-of-state: $7,935
SAT: 1040-1250
ACT: 21-29
$580 - $645
Online
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
30-90
In-state: $9,600
Out-of-state: $9,600
In-state: $18,810
Out-of-state: $18,810
SAT: N/A
ACT: N/A
$659
Online
New England Commission of Higher Education
30-51
In-state: $20,406
Out-of-state: $31,062
In-state: $20,877
Out-of-state: $20,877
SAT: 880-1040
ACT: 15-19
Resident: $215
Non-Resident: $800
Online
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
36-63
In-state: $4,477
Out-of-state: $25,694
In-state: $10,770
Out-of-state: $10,770
SAT: 1290-1460
ACT: 29-33
Resident: $448
Non-Resident: $750
Online
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
30-48
In-state: $9,208
Out-of-state: $28,010
In-state: $9,208
Out-of-state: $9,208
SAT: 1170-1420
ACT: 25-33
Resident: $618 - $850
Non-Resident: $818 - $1,459
Online
Higher Learning Commission
30-57
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
SAT: NA
ACT: NA
Resident: $598 - $2,030
Non-Resident: $1,634 - $2,697
Online
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
30-62
In-state: $28,106
Out-of-state: $49,218
In-state: $27,898
Out-of-state: $27,898
SAT: 1370-1530
ACT: 31-35
Resident: $327 - $1,247
Non-Resident: $1,302 - $1,808
Online
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
30-36
In-state: $6,380
Out-of-state: $6,380
In-state: $7,500
Out-of-state: $7,500
SAT: N/A
ACT: N/A
$425 - $660
Online
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
30-42
In-state: $10,629
Out-of-state: $37,998
In-state: $16,278
Out-of-state: $16,278
SAT: 1200-1453
ACT: 27-33
$589 - $1,165
Online
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
30-63