FREE graduate classes this spring!

[LuckyLion44]

East Texas A&M University (formerly Texas A&M University-Commerce) is offering FREE extra classes this spring semester for graduate students in specific programs!
 
These are regular classes worth credit hours at the graduate level. Most programs require you to be registered for 6 hours, and then any hours after that are FREE up to 12 hours; the MS in Computer Science and the MS in Business Analytics programs require registration in 9 hours and you can get 1 extra class / 3 hours for FREE (up to 12 hours).
You[b] must be a [/b][b]continuing [/b]graduate student at the university to register for the extra classes; open to international or domestic students.  You need to have taken a class this fall semester OR, if you are brand new, simply follow the instructions at the bottom of this post to get into the FREE winter mini term that starts Dec 16, and then YOU will be a continuing student too!

You need to be enrolled in one of the following programs to be eligible:

• M.S. in Agricultural Sciences
  
• M.S. in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
  
• Ed.D. in Educational Administration
  
• Ed.D. in Higher Education
  
• Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology
  
• M.S. in Biological Sciences
  
• M.S. in Chemistry
  
• M.S. in Technology Management
  
• M.S. in Mathematics
  
• M.S./M.A. in Physics
  
• M.S. in Computer Science
  
• M.S. in Business Analytics
  

Speak with a Graduate Enrollment Specialist for more info:  GradRecruitment@tamuc.edu

[b]If you are not a current student yet[/b][i], you can [/i][i]become a current student by applying and enrolling in the FREE winter mini class they are offering[/i][i]. Act fast though because that class starts Dec 16! [/i][i]Apply [/i][i]here for spring 2025 to become a student in winter mini term (domestic students only; application fee may be required). ([/i]More Details [i]about this here.)[/i]

[Hotdogman1]

Am I mathing this correctly if I was only looking at the grad school courses? 

For M.S. in Agricultural Sciences, M.S. in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
3 Credit hour (Free via 2025 winter Mini) + 3 Courses (Estimated $2709 for out of state, $1485 for in state) + 6 Credit hours (free via 2025 winter additional course) 
= $225.75 per credit hour for out of state and $123.75 for in state.

For M.S. in Business Analytics and M.S. in Marketing & Marketing Analytics
3 Credit hour (Free via 2025 winter Mini) + 6 Courses (Estimated $4,988 for out of state, $2,540 for in state) + 3 Credit hours (free via 2025 winter additional course) 
= $415.67 per credit hour for out of state and $211.67 for in state.

For M.S. in Computer Science
3 Credit hour (Free via 2025 winter Mini) + 6 Courses (Estimated $5,026 for out of state, $2,578 for in state) + 3 Credit hours (free via 2025 winter additional course) 
= $418.83 per credit hour for out of state and $214.83 for in state.
I don't think these masters have a free course in 2025 Winter mini so I think the CS tuition would apply: M.S. in Artificial Intelligence, M.S. in Biological Sciences, M.S. in Chemistry, M.S. in Technology Management, M.S. in Mathematics, or M.S./M.A. in Physics.

The normal out of state graduate credit hour seems to be around ~$800 per credit hour (why is there not a set cost per credit hour?). This would make the cost to complete the other 18 credits an additional ~$14k+ depending on the masters... That is much more pricey than what I expected.
https://www.tamuc.edu/grad/cost/

[LuckyLion44]

Am I mathing this correctly if I was only looking at the grad school courses? 

For M.S. in Agricultural Sciences, M.S. in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
3 Credit hour (Free via 2025 winter Mini) + 3 Courses (Estimated $2709 for out of state, $1485 for in state) + 6 Credit hours (free via 2025 winter additional course) 
= $225.75 per credit hour for out of state and $123.75 for in state.

For M.S. in Business Analytics and M.S. in Marketing & Marketing Analytics
3 Credit hour (Free via 2025 winter Mini) + 6 Courses (Estimated $4,988 for out of state, $2,540 for in state) + 3 Credit hours (free via 2025 winter additional course) 
= $415.67 per credit hour for out of state and $211.67 for in state.

For M.S. in Computer Science
3 Credit hour (Free via 2025 winter Mini) + 6 Courses (Estimated $5,026 for out of state, $2,578 for in state) + 3 Credit hours (free via 2025 winter additional course) 
= $418.83 per credit hour for out of state and $214.83 for in state.
I don't think these masters have a free course in 2025 Winter mini so I think the CS tuition would apply: M.S. in Artificial Intelligence, M.S. in Biological Sciences, M.S. in Chemistry, M.S. in Technology Management, M.S. in Mathematics, or M.S./M.A. in Physics.

The normal out of state graduate credit hour seems to be around ~$800 per credit hour (why is there not a set cost per credit hour?). This would make the cost to complete the other 18 credits an additional ~$14k+ depending on the masters... That is much more pricey than what I expected.
https://www.tamuc.edu/grad/cost/

There is a cost per credit hour. 

Texas residents pay $758 a credit hour; non-resident is $1,161/hr. This is one of the most affordable grad schools out there. The College of Business is a little higher at $783/hour for Texans and $1,191 for non-Texans.

You can also qualify for a variety of grants/scholarships depending on your situation; scholarship portal will update in December. 
You can qualify for in-state rates if you secure an assistantship OR at least $1,000 in scholarships.
Here is the cost calculator; move the bar to 1 hour. Online classes have an additional fee as seen on the calculator.  

You can find the number of credit hours for your program below (use with the calculator):

• M.S. in Agricultural Sciences
  
• M.S. in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
  
• M.S. in Business Analytics
  
• M.S. in Marketing & Marketing Analytics
  
• M.S. in Computer Science
  
• M.S. in Artificial Intelligence
  

[Hotdogman1]

Move the bar past 2 credit hours.

1 Credit hour:  Out of state $1,166 In state: $758
2 Credit hours: Out of state $1,937 In state: $1,121 (per credit hour: out of state: $968.50 In state: $560.5)
3 Credit hours: Out of state $2,709 In state: $1,485 (per credit hour: out of state: $903 In state: $495)
4 Credit hours: Out of state $3,481 In state: $1,849 (per credit hour: out of state: $870.25 In state: $462.25)
5 Credit hours: Out of state $4,253 In state: $2,213 (per credit hour: out of state: $850.60 In state: $442.60)
6 Credit hours: Out of state $5,026 In state: $2,578 (per credit hour: out of state: $837.67 In state: $429.67)
...
9 Credit hours: Out of state $7,341 In state: $3,669 (per credit hour: out of state: $815.67 In state: $407.67)
(Graduate tuition, Spring 2025)

I don't think TAMUC can be considered one of the most affordable grad schools.
A friend goes to Ohio University Med school (DO) and the current in state tuition is $756 Out of state $1,113
Another friend went to Optometry school at the University of Houston and the current tuition is in state $668.60 out of state $1,156.17
One of the masters I looked was $10,000 UT Austin Online master’s in computer science, but they also two others: master’s in data science or master’s in artificial intelligence https://cdso.utexas.edu/
That comparison isn't fair because its one of the cheapest masters in the US, but there are many schools that are cheaper and are in a similar or higher tier than TAMUC.
https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...der-1-Year

[LuckyLion44]

Move the bar past 2 credit hours.

1 Credit hour:  Out of state $1,166 In state: $758
2 Credit hours: Out of state $1,937 In state: $1,121 (per credit hour: out of state: $968.50 In state: $560.5)
3 Credit hours: Out of state $2,709 In state: $1,485 (per credit hour: out of state: $903 In state: $495)
4 Credit hours: Out of state $3,481 In state: $1,849 (per credit hour: out of state: $870.25 In state: $462.25)
5 Credit hours: Out of state $4,253 In state: $2,213 (per credit hour: out of state: $850.60 In state: $442.60)
6 Credit hours: Out of state $5,026 In state: $2,578 (per credit hour: out of state: $837.67 In state: $429.67)
...
9 Credit hours: Out of state $7,341 In state: $3,669 (per credit hour: out of state: $815.67 In state: $407.67)
(Graduate tuition, Spring 2025)

I don't think TAMUC can be considered one of the most affordable grad schools.
A friend goes to Ohio University Med school (DO) and the current in state tuition is $756 Out of state $1,113
Another friend went to Optometry school at the University of Houston and the current tuition is in state $668.60 out of state $1,156.17
One of the masters I looked was $10,000 UT Austin Online master’s in computer science, but they also two others: master’s in data science or master’s in artificial intelligence https://cdso.utexas.edu/
That comparison isn't fair because its one of the cheapest masters in the US, but there are many schools that are cheaper and are in a similar or higher tier than TAMUC.
https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...der-1-Year

Not sure. Maybe they give discounts the more hours you register for. 

One thing to consider is the quality of education you are getting at some of these universities offering cheaper tuition rates or flat rates for whole programs. A lot of schools are going with third party companies like Academic Partnerships which is basically recorded lectures from faculty outside of the institution where the university faculty are just uploading these videos and grading the students on simple quizzes. Some schools are having their faculty teach these classes but the curriculums are predesigned by these partnerships and meant to allow students to graduate quickly with ease without regard to the necessarily quality or real learning taking place. I know that ETAMU is not a diploma mill, but I can't speak for the others in general; sometimes its very hard to tell without directly asking the admission folks and faculty if they are using partnerships and canned materials like this. Anyways, the point is, you get what you pay for a lot of the time. Some states offer tuition funding to universities in general too which is something to consider when comparing tuition rates; taxes go into this.

[LuckyLion44]

East Texas A&M University (formerly Texas A&M University-Commerce) is offering FREE extra classes this spring semester for graduate students in specific programs!
 
These are regular classes worth credit hours at the graduate level. Most programs require you to be registered for 6 hours, and then any hours after that are FREE up to 12 hours; the MS in Computer Science and the MS in Business Analytics programs require registration in 9 hours and you can get 1 extra class / 3 hours for FREE (up to 12 hours).
You[b] must be a [/b][b]continuing [/b]graduate student at the university to register for the extra classes; open to international or domestic students.  You need to have taken a class this fall semester OR, if you are brand new, simply follow the instructions at the bottom of this post to get into the FREE winter mini term that starts Dec 16, and then YOU will be a continuing student too!

You need to be enrolled in one of the following programs to be eligible:

• M.S. in Agricultural Sciences
  
• M.S. in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
  
• Ed.D. in Educational Administration
  
• Ed.D. in Higher Education
  
• Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology
  
• M.S. in Biological Sciences
  
• M.S. in Chemistry
  
• M.S. in Technology Management
  
• M.S. in Mathematics
  
• M.S./M.A. in Physics
  
• M.S. in Computer Science
  
• M.S. in Business Analytics
  

Speak with a Graduate Enrollment Specialist for more info:  GradRecruitment@tamuc.edu

[b]If you are not a current student yet[/b][i], you can [/i][i]become a current student by applying and enrolling in the FREE winter mini class they are offering[/i][i]. Act fast though because that class starts Dec 16! [/i][i]Apply [/i][i]here for spring 2025 to become a student in winter mini term (domestic students only; application fee may be required). ([/i]More Details [i]about this here.)[/i]

They added two new programs to this list:

MS Artificial Intelligence
M.S. in Marketing & Marketing Analytics

[Jahaza]

This doesn't seem particularly inexpensive. I did my MBA at University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Tuition and fees there for out of state online graduate students is currently approximately $370/credit hour.

Credit Hours Tuition Graduate Online and
Degree Program Fees* Totals
1 $274.87 $116.12 $390.99
2 $549.74 $197.24 $746.98
3 $824.61 $278.36 $1,102.97
4 $1,099.48 $359.48 $1,458.96
5 $1,374.35 $440.60 $1,814.95
6 $1,649.22 $521.72 $2,170.94
7 $1,924.09 $602.84 $2,526.93
8 $2,198.96 $683.96 $2,882.92
9 $2,473.83 $765.08 $3,238.91
10 $2,748.70 $846.20 $3,594.90
11 $3,023.57 $927.32 $3,950.89
12 $3,298.44 $1,008.44 $4,306.88

[LuckyLion44]

This doesn't seem particularly inexpensive. I did my MBA at University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Tuition and fees there for out of state online graduate students is currently approximately $370/credit hour.

Credit Hours Tuition Graduate Online and
Degree Program Fees* Totals
1 $274.87 $116.12 $390.99
2 $549.74 $197.24 $746.98
3 $824.61 $278.36 $1,102.97
4 $1,099.48 $359.48 $1,458.96
5 $1,374.35 $440.60 $1,814.95
6 $1,649.22 $521.72 $2,170.94
7 $1,924.09 $602.84 $2,526.93
8 $2,198.96 $683.96 $2,882.92
9 $2,473.83 $765.08 $3,238.91
10 $2,748.70 $846.20 $3,594.90
11 $3,023.57 $927.32 $3,950.89
12 $3,298.44 $1,008.44 $4,306.88

Different programs also have different rates; you'll want to chat with someone there to determine what the rates actually are for your interested program. Some programs also offer scholarships at the time of application (i.e. computer science); if you score a scholarship of $1,000k or more, you qualify for in state rates.