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List of cheap online Masters programs
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Since we have a list for MBA and related degrees, I thought we should have one for non-Business related (not the MAOL, MSML, MBA, MBS, etc).  Something either in the US/UK or foreign equivalent would also work, as there are many international programs available affordably.  I'll be searching this and the sister board to compile a list...
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I am eagerly anticipating it.
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I compiled some for STEM-related degrees.

_____Computer/Data Science/Analytics______
(MS) Computer Science
Georgia Tech $5,850 (12+months)
https://pe.gatech.edu/degrees/computer-science

(MS) Data Analytics
WGU $4,765 (6 months)
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/da...ogram.html

(MS) Data Analytics
Georgia Tech $9,000 (12+ months)
https://pe.gatech.edu/degrees/analytics

(MS) Data Science
Eastern University $9,900 (10+ months)
https://www.eastern.edu/academics/gradua...ta-science

(MDS) Master's of Data Science
University of Texas at Austin $10,000 (12+months)
https://cdso.utexas.edu/msds

______Engineering______
(MS) Engineering
University of Arkansas $11,520 (12+months)
https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-...eering.php

(MS) Electrical Engineering
University of Arkansas $11,520 (12+months)
https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-...eering.php

(MS) Engineering Management
Arkansas State $10,200 (12+months)
https://degree.astate.edu/online-program...t/masters/

(MS) Engineering Management
University of Arkansas $11,520 (12+months)
https://online.uark.edu/programs/master-...gement.php

______Health Degrees______
(MPH) Master of Public Health (Non-CEPH)
WGU $5,195 (6-months)
https://www.wgu.edu/online-nursing-healt...ogram.html

(MPH) Master of Public Health (Non-CEPH)
American College of Education $9,687 (12-months)
https://ace.edu/degree-programs/masters-...ic-health/

(MLS) Master of Liberal Studies concentration in Health Science
Fort Hayes State University $9,903 (12+ months)
https://www.fhsu.edu/mls/conc/conc-hhp/

_____Mathematics_____
(MS) Mathmatics
NW Missouri State University $12,210 (12+months)
https://online.nwmissouri.edu/programs/e...thematics/

_____Technology_____
(MS) Applied Digital Technology
Arkansas State $10,200 (12+months)
https://degree.astate.edu/online-program...analytics/

(MLS) Management Information Systems
Fort Hayes State University $9,903 (12+ months)
https://www.fhsu.edu/mls/conc/conc-mis/
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Here are some more:

_____Computer/Data Science/Analytics______

(MS) Artificial Intelligence
University of Texas at Austin $10,000 (12+months)
https://cdso.utexas.edu/msai

(MS) Computer Science
University of Texas at Austin $10,000 (12+months)
https://cdso.utexas.edu/mscs

(MS) Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University $4,700 (per 6-month term)
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/cy...ogram.html

(MS) Computer Science
Western Governors University $4,385 (per 6-month term)
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/co...ogram.html

(MS) Information Technology Management
Western Governors University $4,080 (per 6-month term)
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/in...ogram.html

(MS) Software Engineering
Western Governors University $4,385 (per 6-month term)
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/so...ogram.html

(MS) Data Science
Eastern University $9,900 (10+ months)
https://www.eastern.edu/academics/gradua...ta-science

(MS) Data Analytics
Eastern University $9,900 (10+ months)
https://www.eastern.edu/academics/gradua...-analytics

(MS) Applied Artificial Intelligence
Eastern University $9,900 (10+ months)
https://www.eastern.edu/academics/gradua...applied-ai
In-Progress
DEng, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, George Washington University
Grad Cert, Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University

Completed
DSc, Information Technology, Middle Georgia State University
MEng, Computer Science, Oregon State University
MS, Artificial Intelligence, University of Texas
MS, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance; MBA, IT Management, Western Governors University
BA, Computer Science; AS, Mathematics, Thomas Edison State University
MS, Information Systems; BS, Internetworking Technology, Strayer University
AAS, Electronic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force

Pursuing/Enrolled
PhD, Computer Science, Mississippi State University
PhD, Computer Science, Capitol Technology University
MA, Organizational Leadership, University of Maine at Presque Isle
MS, Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University

Considering
PhD, Data Science, Eastern University
MEd, Education Technology and Instructional Design, Western Governors University
MEd, Instructional Design and Educational Technology, American College of Education
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Udacity has a Masters in AI for <$5k, accredited by Woolf.

https://www.udacity.com/masters-artificial-intelligence
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One that doesn’t get talked about a lot is Central Washington University has a CBE Master of Science in IT Management for $3,900 per 3 month term. It has 5 available concentrations in: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, IT Leadership and Strategic Innovation, Sustainable IT, & Structures of Data Analytics for IT Managers.
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/it-managem...it-pro.php
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UMASS Global: Master of Business Administration, MBA (In Progress, Sept 2025)
ETAMU: Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences - Organizational Leadership (Completed Spring 2025)

On Hold:
[b]UMPI: Master of Science in Business[/b]

ACE CREDITS:
Sophia:    56 credits
SDC :       12 credits
Coursera: 30 credits

Coursera Certs:
Google Project Management Certification
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
IBM Data Analysis & Visualization Foundations Specialization (V2)
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(12-22-2025, 07:50 AM)SpartacusPM Wrote: One that doesn’t get talked about a lot is Central Washington University has a CBE Master of Science in IT Management for $3,900 per 3 month term. It has 5 available concentrations in: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, IT Leadership and Strategic Innovation, Sustainable IT, & Structures of Data Analytics for IT Managers.
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/it-managem...it-pro.php

This is great! I've been lurking here for years and have never heard of Central Washington University.
In-Progress
DEng, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, George Washington University
Grad Cert, Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University

Completed
DSc, Information Technology, Middle Georgia State University
MEng, Computer Science, Oregon State University
MS, Artificial Intelligence, University of Texas
MS, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance; MBA, IT Management, Western Governors University
BA, Computer Science; AS, Mathematics, Thomas Edison State University
MS, Information Systems; BS, Internetworking Technology, Strayer University
AAS, Electronic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force

Pursuing/Enrolled
PhD, Computer Science, Mississippi State University
PhD, Computer Science, Capitol Technology University
MA, Organizational Leadership, University of Maine at Presque Isle
MS, Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University

Considering
PhD, Data Science, Eastern University
MEd, Education Technology and Instructional Design, Western Governors University
MEd, Instructional Design and Educational Technology, American College of Education
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(12-22-2025, 07:50 AM)SpartacusPM Wrote: One that doesn’t get talked about a lot is Central Washington University has a CBE Master of Science in IT Management for $3,900 per 3 month term. It has 5 available concentrations in: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, IT Leadership and Strategic Innovation, Sustainable IT, & Structures of Data Analytics for IT Managers.
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/it-managem...it-pro.php

Well 4k per 3 Month doesn't sound very cheap to me. That is 16k per year for a master's. How long does it take to do the coursework?
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in progress: Certificate in systemic family councelling (Allensbach Hochschule)

Done:
Cert. Tutor (school) (SRH University- The Mobile University)
Stress management specialist (chamber of commerce)
Balances and valuaton (chamber of commerce)
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in person:
Dipl. Sozialarb. (FH) (Frankfurt UAS)
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(12-22-2025, 07:50 AM)SpartacusPM Wrote: One that doesn’t get talked about a lot is Central Washington University has a CBE Master of Science in IT Management for $3,900 per 3 month term. It has 5 available concentrations in: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, IT Leadership and Strategic Innovation, Sustainable IT, & Structures of Data Analytics for IT Managers.
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/it-managem...it-pro.php

I've read about this program before. I may be interested in doing this program when the tempo dies down a bit around me

(12-22-2025, 04:41 PM)Maltus Wrote:
(12-22-2025, 07:50 AM)SpartacusPM Wrote: One that doesn’t get talked about a lot is Central Washington University has a CBE Master of Science in IT Management for $3,900 per 3 month term. It has 5 available concentrations in: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, IT Leadership and Strategic Innovation, Sustainable IT, & Structures of Data Analytics for IT Managers.
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/it-managem...it-pro.php

Well 4k per 3 Month doesn't sound very cheap to me. That is 16k per year for a master's. How long does it take to do the coursework?

It's significantly cheaper than many others out there and the goal is to complete it in less than a year since its CBE. Based on individual experience, some may be able to do it in one term

(12-22-2025, 12:09 AM)PauFraTat Wrote: Here are some more:

_____Computer/Data Science/Analytics______

(MS) Artificial Intelligence
University of Texas at Austin $10,000 (12+months)
https://cdso.utexas.edu/msai

(MS) Computer Science
University of Texas at Austin $10,000 (12+months)
https://cdso.utexas.edu/mscs

(MS) Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University $4,700 (per 6-month term)
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/cy...ogram.html

(MS) Computer Science
Western Governors University $4,385 (per 6-month term)
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/co...ogram.html

(MS) Information Technology Management
Western Governors University $4,080 (per 6-month term)
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/in...ogram.html

(MS) Software Engineering
Western Governors University $4,385 (per 6-month term)
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/so...ogram.html

(MS) Data Science
Eastern University $9,900 (10+ months)
https://www.eastern.edu/academics/gradua...ta-science

(MS) Data Analytics
Eastern University $9,900 (10+ months)
https://www.eastern.edu/academics/gradua...-analytics

(MS) Applied Artificial Intelligence
Eastern University $9,900 (10+ months)
https://www.eastern.edu/academics/gradua...applied-ai

There has been an insane amount of CS/IT offerings at WGU since I first started and left. I think once UMPI begins unleashing their IT and CS programs, we might have some real competition. Until then, WGU is great for those that want to test out of their degree programs
Thomas Edison State University
2026: Doctor of Bus. Adm
UIUC
2026: Master of Science in Management
William Paterson University
2024: M.Ed - Educational Leadership
2025: B.S Information Technology
UMPI:
2024: M.A.O.L.
2024: BABA - PM/IS
2023: B.A. - History & Political Science
2023: B.L.S. - Management
2023: A.A. - Liberal Studies
Rowan College of South Jersey:
2022: A.A. A.S. - Sociology
2023: A.A. A.S. - History
2023: A.A. A.S. - Philosophy
2023: A.A. A.S. - Psychology
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