(01-27-2023, 03:57 PM)mcjon77 Wrote: Hi Everyone,

Even though I have tech related masters degrees, I always regreted not getting my bachelor's in Computer Science.  I am trying to figure out the fees that I have to pay TESU for the degree.  I am not worried about the credits that I will transfer in.  Between my bachelors, my masters degrees and study.com credits to fill in the blanks, I am pretty sure that I a have all of that covered.

I know about the residency waiver fee for $3,288.  Is the capstone a 3 credit course?  At $535 per credit hour, that comes to about $1,600.  The graduation audit is $298.  So ~$3,300 + ~$1,600 + ~$300 is about $5,200.  How accurate is that for the TESU fees, assuming that I get the max number of credits for my second bachelors outside of TESU?

Any info would be appreciated

• Complete a minimum of 24 credits including the required capstone for the degree. These credits must be in the area of study and/or core of the degree. These credits must be earned after the date the most recent degree, regardless of academic level, was conferred.
  
• Additionally, students must complete all other degree requirements as listed in the current Thomas Edison State University Catalog.'
  

(01-27-2023, 04:48 PM)allvia Wrote:

(01-27-2023, 03:57 PM)mcjon77 Wrote: Hi Everyone,

Even though I have tech related masters degrees, I always regreted not getting my bachelor's in Computer Science.  I am trying to figure out the fees that I have to pay TESU for the degree.  I am not worried about the credits that I will transfer in.  Between my bachelors, my masters degrees and study.com credits to fill in the blanks, I am pretty sure that I a have all of that covered.

I know about the residency waiver fee for $3,288.  Is the capstone a 3 credit course?  At $535 per credit hour, that comes to about $1,600.  The graduation audit is $298.  So ~$3,300 + ~$1,600 + ~$300 is about $5,200.  How accurate is that for the TESU fees, assuming that I get the max number of credits for my second bachelors outside of TESU?

Any info would be appreciated

You will need to add the cost of 24 new Core/AOS Credits, the Capstone will count for 3 of them - see: https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/current/Undergraduate-Catalog/University-Policies-and-Procedures/Undergraduate-Academic-Policies/Degree-Policies/Award-of-Degrees


'Earning a Second or Successive Baccalaureate Degree -
Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from TESU or an accredited institution recognized under the Thomas Edison State University Transfer Credit Policy and wish to earn an additional baccalaureate degree must:

• Complete a minimum of 24 credits including the required capstone for the degree. These credits must be in the area of study and/or core of the degree. These credits must be earned after the date the most recent degree, regardless of academic level, was conferred.
  
• Additionally, students must complete all other degree requirements as listed in the current Thomas Edison State University Catalog.'
  

(01-27-2023, 04:38 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote: Yes, you're correct, the fees are as follows if you decide to pay the residency fee.
TESU Fees:
Application: $50
Residency Waiver: $3288
Grad Audit: $298
Capstone: $535 x 3, $1605
Total: $5,241

You may also want to consider WGU BSCS instead if you have the experience/knowledge.
WGU Fees 1 term/6 months:
Tuition: $3,625
E-Books/Resource Fee: $200
Program Fee: $150
Total: $3,975

And if you have the tuition assistance/reimbursement, SNHU has a BSCS as well for under 10K.
You can use $5K this year and $5K next year to finish off the degree requirements if you want to save.

(01-28-2023, 09:17 AM)LevelUP Wrote: You will need one more UL course to complete the CS degree besides the Study.com courses. 

Options:

1. If you can pass the challenging Software Engineering Saylor exam, it's only $5 extra.

2. It's $231 to attempt the TECEP UL Network exam. (about 50% pass rate)

3. Otherwise, you will need to take a TESU course which would be $1605 extra.

fmsoa Wrote:That's exactly why I want to get another BA as well. The credits that I am currently working on my MSCS degree can be used here and all I need is Capstone and paying $3288 out of my own pocket (employer will not reimburse residency waiver)

(01-29-2023, 12:02 AM)fmsoa Wrote: That's exactly why I want to get another BA as well. The credits that I am currently working towards my MSCS degree can be used here and all I need is Capstone and paying $3288 out of my own pocket (employer will not reimburse residency waiver)