Most Affordable Online PhD in CompSci or Cybersecurity

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@wiresandscreens, you may be better helped if you provide more details from the addendum, such as your budget, commitments, study habits, and a timeline you want to get this completed, RA/NA or if international institutions are acceptable, etc... The more details, the better we can assist.  Link: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...Area-works

Thanks for the information, I'll put more details below 


Budget: Ideally below $15,000 USD since I will be asking my employer to pay. Can be higher if needed.

Commitments: Work M-F from 8am-5pm. No outside commitments aside from that.

Study Habits: Willing to put in around 6-8 hours a day M-F with 10 hours weekends.

Timeline: Within 2 years, but willing to go up to 4 depending on the program.

I would like the school to be regionally accredited. The only international schools I would consider would have to provide degrees well suited for use within the United States (ie. Credits accepted at local institutions, not considered a degree mill, etc.).

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PhD programs fall into two camps in this respect: Some programs define the number of credits they require as total graduate credits since bachelor's degree. Those typically do take "transfer" credit or lower the "needed" credits on the basis of a related master's. Other programs define the number of credits they require as PhD-level credits since master's degree. Those won't. But the outcomes will be about the same.

Is there a good way to differentiate programs based on this? After looking at a few different programs, it doesn't appear to be apparent.

Yes, engage with the admissions staff for the program. Grad program admissions are generally MUCH more responsive and informative than people may be used to in an undergrad setting.

Good info, I haven't yet contacted any places. Is there a reason graduate department are more responsive? It doesn't affect any decisions, I'm just curious.