The Best Online Master’s Degree Programs
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The best online master’s degree program will vary from person to person. Multiple factors including your career interests, scheduling needs, and finances will affect which program is best for you. That said, there are still a few key characteristics that define the best graduate programs. Keeping these characteristics in mind can lead to a rewarding and fulfilling educational experience and greater career opportunity.
No matter what program you choose, students should make sure that it is accredited. Accreditation ensures that the educational quality of the schools is acceptable and recognized by employers and other universities. In addition, students should look for professors that specialize in the fields they’re interested in as well as flexible scheduling—an essential consideration for online students. Keeping these factors in mind will allow students to develop an advanced understanding of the fields they choose to specialize in. In short, it will improve their graduate experience and the benefit of their degree.
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HOW WELL ACCEPTED ARE ONLINE MASTER’S DEGREES
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WHAT MASTER’S DEGREE SHOULD I GET?
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET AN ONLINE MASTER’S DEGREE?
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IS A MASTER’S DEGREE WORTH IT?
For those who are hesitant to join a master’s program, they can feel confident that graduate programs will offer a rewarding opportunity to further their education. At the same time, students should be prepared for the costs of school (financial and time base). But students who choose to go on to a graduate program can look forward to an engaging and exciting intellectual challenge and greater career potential.
For more more resources and career information related to this degree, please read our career guide here.
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#1
Statesboro, GA | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public
Georgia Southern University
Online Masters Score: 98.86
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $4,371
Out-of-state: $15,425
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $4,986
Out-of-state: $4,986
Test scores
SAT: 993-1170
ACT: 18-24
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$284 - $757
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online
ACCREDITATION
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-45
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#2
Hays, KS | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public
Fort Hays State University
Online Masters Score: 98.14
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $4,140
Out-of-state: $14,580
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $3,726
Out-of-state: $3,726
Test scores
SAT: N/A
ACT: N/A
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$349 - $385
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online, On-Campus
ACCREDITATION
Higher Learning Commission
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-60
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#3
Mount Pleasant, MI | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public
Central Michigan University
Online Masters Score: 97.08
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $12,296
Out-of-state: $22,881
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $14,223
Out-of-state: $14,223
Test scores
SAT: 1000-1210
ACT: 20-26
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$705 - $902
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online
ACCREDITATION
Higher Learning Commission
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-60
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#4
| 4 years | Online + Campus |
Lindenwood University.
Online Masters Score: 96.55
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Graduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Test scores
SAT: NA
ACT: NA
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$584 - $633
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online
ACCREDITATION
Higher Learning Commission
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-48
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#5
| 4 years | Online + Campus |
University of Massachusetts Boston
Online Masters Score: 95.75
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Graduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Test scores
SAT: NA
ACT: NA
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
In-State: $650 - $856
Out-of-State: $1,247 - $1,633
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online, On-Campus, Hybrid
ACCREDITATION
New England Commission of Higher Education
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-60
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#6
Virginia Beach, VA | 4 years | Online + Campus | Private
Regent University
Online Masters Score: 94.83
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $17,220
Out-of-state: $17,220
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $15,552
Out-of-state: $15,552
Test scores
SAT: 940-1220
ACT: 21-29
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$565 - $730
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online, On-Campus
ACCREDITATION
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-72
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#7
| 4 years | Online + Campus |
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Online Masters Score: 94.05
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Graduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Test scores
SAT: NA
ACT: NA
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$725 - $875
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online
ACCREDITATION
Higher Learning Commission
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-37
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#8
Canyon, TX | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public
West Texas A&M University
Online Masters Score: 93.25
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $5,748
Out-of-state: $7,195
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $4,968
Out-of-state: $4,968
Test scores
SAT: 920-1130
ACT: 18-23
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
Resident: $283 - $496
Non-Resident: $500 - $740
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online
ACCREDITATION
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-60
More Details
#9
Springfield, MO | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public
Missouri State University
Online Masters Score: 92.9
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $6,840
Out-of-state: $15,510
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $5,436
Out-of-state: $5,436
Test scores
SAT: 1020-1220
ACT: 21-27
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
Resident: $394
Non-Resident: $786
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online
ACCREDITATION
Higher Learning Commission
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-55
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#10
| 4 years | Online + Campus |
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Online Masters Score: 92.19
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Graduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Test scores
SAT: NA
ACT: NA
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$470 - $625
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online
ACCREDITATION
Higher Learning Commission
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-60
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#11
| 4 years | Online + Campus |
Texas A&M International University
Online Masters Score: 91.18
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Graduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Test scores
SAT: NA
ACT: NA
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$367
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online
ACCREDITATION
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-54
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#12
Nashville, TN | 4 years | Online + Campus | Private
Trevecca Nazarene University
Online Masters Score: 90.46
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $25,998
Out-of-state: $25,998
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $8,982
Out-of-state: $8,982
Test scores
SAT: 1040-1253
ACT: 20-25
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$463 - $590
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online, On-Campus
ACCREDITATION
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-10
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#13
San Angelo, TX | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public
Angelo State University
Online Masters Score: 89.57
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $4,412
Out-of-state: $14,228
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $4,119
Out-of-state: $4,119
Test scores
SAT: 920-1120
ACT: 17-23
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
Resident: $395
Non-Resident: $828
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online
ACCREDITATION
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-66
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#14
Baldwin City, KS | 4 years | Online + Campus | Private
Baker University
Online Masters Score: 88.94
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $30,170
Out-of-state: $30,170
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $11,124
Out-of-state: $11,124
Test scores
SAT: 950-1130
ACT: 19-24
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$400 - $650
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online
ACCREDITATION
Higher Learning Commission
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-36
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#15
Las Cruces, NM | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public
NM State Global Campus
Online Masters Score: 88
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $6,041
Out-of-state: $22,507
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $4,981
Out-of-state: $4,981
Test scores
SAT: 950-1150
ACT: 17-23
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$444
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online, Hybrid
ACCREDITATION
Higher Learning Commission
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-60
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#16
| 4 years | Online + Campus |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Online Masters Score: 87.37
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Graduate Tuition
In-state: NA
Out-of-state: NA
Test scores
SAT: NA
ACT: NA
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
Resident: $310
Non-Resident: $578 - $1,186
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online, On-Campus
ACCREDITATION
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-60
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#17
Worcester, MA | 4 years | Online + Campus | Private
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Online Masters Score: 86.57
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $53,100
Out-of-state: $53,100
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $28,980
Out-of-state: $28,980
Test scores
SAT: N/A
ACT: N/A
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$500 - $1,690
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online, On-Campus
ACCREDITATION
New England Commission of Higher Education
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-36
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#18
Youngstown, OH | 4 years | Online + Campus | Public
Youngstown State University
Online Masters Score: 86.11
Undergraduate Tuition
In-state: $8,966
Out-of-state: $9,326
Graduate Tuition
In-state: $6,072
Out-of-state: $6,072
Test scores
SAT: 960-1190
ACT: 18-24
ESTIMATED COST PER CREDIT
$428 - $473
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online
ACCREDITATION
Higher Learning Commission
REQUIRED CREDITS TO GRADUATE
30-46
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