Cheapest RA CS/IT graduate program that accepts my UoPeople CS Bachelors?

[mastersDegreeDecision]

Hello,

By the end of the year, I will hold a BS in Computer Science from University of the People. I would like to get a Master's from a more reputable regionally accredited institution, so I'm starting to research my options. I'm making this post as a preliminary measure to figure out which direction I might start looking.

I took advantage of many Sophia, CLEP, and ACE-Coursera certs throughout my degree, so I'm worried about that possibly affecting my chances of getting admitted to a Master's program; I did not let them water down my degree, for example, I tested out of computer networking class using Google IT Professional cert, but then I went and read a networking textbook because I didn't feel competent in that topic.

I am interested in Computer Science or Information Technology degrees, focusing on software development or cloud engineering. My motivation for pursuing a Master's degree program is to add further validation to my qualifications and maintain eligibility for internship programs. I should have applied for internships the entire time I was doing my degree, but I failed to realize that until the end, so I will only have about nine months of internship experience.

For a long time, I was not eligible to fill out a FAFSA because I had student loans in default, but I was a beta tester for the recent Biden student loan forgiveness and managed to get mine cleared before the courts put a stop to it, which means I can fill out a FAFSA again!

What are my cheapest options and most advisable approaches? What things should I consider as I go about researching this topic? I'm unsure if I want to take out student loans again. If WASC accredits them this year, I might just stick with UoPeople. I know people dunk on it for the peer assessment, but honestly, it works for me, and I feel that I learn well from a self-paced, self-disciplined, flexible style of education. However, I want to consider every option.

[rachel83az]

CLEP/ACE isn't as much of a problem as, unfortunately, the UoPeople degree itself is. UoPeople is (still) only Nationally Accredited. Very few schools accept a NA degree for acceptance into an RA Master's degree. WGU might, but I'm not sure. Your best bet is probably just to continue on to a Master's in IT from UoPeople.

[JPN]

r/UoPeople has much more comprehensive information on institutions that accept it for Masters degrees. From what I understand, many of the UK universities like such as Open University and University of London will accept it.

[jsd]

WGU might, but I'm not sure. Your best bet is probably just to continue on to a Master's in IT from UoPeople.

WGU will. Part of their Masters admission requirements state "Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution."

WGU started off as NA and have stayed generous in accepting NA degrees and transfer credits.

[durain]

Hello,

By the end of the year, I will hold a BS in Computer Science from University of the People. I would like to get a Master's from a more reputable regionally accredited institution, so I'm starting to research my options. I'm making this post as a preliminary measure to figure out which direction I might start looking.

I took advantage of many Sophia, CLEP, and ACE-Coursera certs throughout my degree, so I'm worried about that possibly affecting my chances of getting admitted to a Master's program; I did not let them water down my degree, for example, I tested out of computer networking class using Google IT Professional cert, but then I went and read a networking textbook because I didn't feel competent in that topic.

I am interested in Computer Science or Information Technology degrees, focusing on software development or cloud engineering. My motivation for pursuing a Master's degree program is to add further validation to my qualifications and maintain eligibility for internship programs. I should have applied for internships the entire time I was doing my degree, but I failed to realize that until the end, so I will only have about nine months of internship experience.

For a long time, I was not eligible to fill out a FAFSA because I had student loans in default, but I was a beta tester for the recent Biden student loan forgiveness and managed to get mine cleared before the courts put a stop to it, which means I can fill out a FAFSA again!

What are my cheapest options and most advisable approaches? What things should I consider as I go about researching this topic? I'm unsure if I want to take out student loans again. If WASC accredits them this year, I might just stick with UoPeople. I know people dunk on it for the peer assessment, but honestly, it works for me, and I feel that I learn well from a self-paced, self-disciplined, flexible style of education. However, I want to consider every option.

You can start your search from here : 
https://www.geteducated.com/online-colle...-degree/#/

[newdegree]

Liberty university offers an MS in information technology and American public university offers the same they both accept N.A. degrees

[mastersDegreeDecision]

Thanks for the replies everybody. I'm going to keep checking in and I'll investigate every lead offered in this thread. Georgia Tech online seems promising.

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WGU might, but I'm not sure. Your best bet is probably just to continue on to a Master's in IT from UoPeople.

WGU will. Part of their Masters admission requirements state "Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution."

WGU started off as NA and have stayed generous in accepting NA degrees and transfer credits.

It seems to be a Master's in Information Systems Management. my read on it is that it's kind of a business degree tailored to technologists.

[kidneysmasher]

I'm an adjunct at UofPeople. A lot of the students went on to WGU for their Masters. You may try there.