(07-03-2022, 03:27 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: There are other options you should investigate, such as the one from U of Texas - Austin which is priced very similar to Georgia Tech and also ranked the same too!  Anyways, I noticed you're a new member and the Degree Planning Advice template hasn't been used.  It would be highly beneficial to provide more details as it will provide us more info to either recommend CBE, MOOC, or a traditional approach.  Link: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-New-to-DegreeForum-How-this-Area-works

Actually, let me just copy/paste the info we really need below and have you update the info if possible.
Your Location: California, United States. We need to know this as some schools have great in-state discounts, or others don't accept international students.
Your Age: 24 Many schools don't accept people under 20.
What kind of degree do you want?: Any Do you want Computer Science? Business, etc? If you're open to suggestions, tell us your career goals.

Budget: I have a max of $10K saved up.  I'd like to go the cheapest route possible, but will consider spending more for easy and fast.  
Commitments: Honestly, just kids/spouse and my pets. I currently work full time and can work on my studies part time or in the evenings/weekends.
Dedicated time to study: I can study as much as is needed during the night or weekends as long as my schedule is free. I estimate at least 3 hours every week night and on the weekends, maybe 6 hours, total would be roughly 15+12=27 hours or slightly more.

Update: In addition to the basic template above... It may be a good idea to expand the information you provide us to include the following, this will provide some insight into your particular situation.  We can either recommend the alternative test-out options COSC, EC (soon to be EU), TESU or competency based education providers such as PUG, UMG (UMASS Global - formerly Brandman), UMPI, WGU or another institution.

Please provide any relevant details you may have that may help us determine a option or path for you to investigate, such as your preference towards either test-out (you're a great test taker) or competency based education (because you like assessments, assignments and have test anxiety).  What other details you provide us can help determine your course of action suited for your educational journey...

(07-03-2022, 04:04 PM)bluebooger Wrote: how about a masters in data science or data analytics

(07-03-2022, 04:04 PM)Pats20 Wrote: Another thing to keep in mind is traditional semester based programs will require 2 courses per semester plus a couple of summer/ winter  sessions ( which are usually crammed into 5-6 weeks ) to complete in 2 years. Not to mention being very aware and planning accordingly for course rotation. 

This is one big reason why I’m looking into campbellsville and eku. You can take one course at a time every 8 weeks and be done in less than 2 years or take 2 every 8 weeks and be done in a year. I’m sure that there are several other 8 week format programs as well, But most will cost more than $10k

(07-03-2022, 04:04 PM)bluebooger Wrote: how about a masters in data science or data analytics