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Cheap English/Communication/Writing Masters? - wow - 02-16-2026
Was talking about this with a friend who's interested in an online master's in English, literature, communication, writing, journalism, or adjacent fields, preferably U.S. "regionally" accredited but will consider other countries. I thought the cheapest RA might be a Don Bosco master's in journalism, but I don't think they offer it online. Indira Gandhi Open University has one in journalism, but I've heard their programs are difficult to navigate.
The age-old wisdom to try somewhere in-state does not apply here, because in-state tuition where they live is expensive.
RE: Cheap English/Communication/Writing Masters? - Coachr21 - 02-16-2026
UMPI has a grad cert in writing through yourpace but it is only 12 credits. Will be following your thread because outside of fitchburg state's masters in english lit I have not found one under 11k.
RE: Cheap English/Communication/Writing Masters? - newdegree - 02-17-2026
Middle Georgia State University is $261 per graduate credit online. They offer a degree in public relations which is mainly commutations focused and they offer a degree in technical and professional writing.
RE: Cheap English/Communication/Writing Masters? - Messdiener - 02-17-2026
(02-16-2026, 09:04 PM)wow Wrote: Was talking about this with a friend who's interested in an online master's in English, literature, communication, writing, journalism, or adjacent fields, preferably U.S. "regionally" accredited but will consider other countries. I thought the cheapest RA might be a Don Bosco master's in journalism, but I don't think they offer it online. Indira Gandhi Open University has one in journalism, but I've heard their programs are difficult to navigate.
The age-old wisdom to try somewhere in-state does not apply here, because in-state tuition where they live is expensive.
If India is on the table, there are quite a few English, Journalism, and Communications options. Here are a few to get you started:
Amity University
Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
3,600 US Dollars total
https://amityonline.com/master-of-arts-journalism-and-mass-communication-online
NOTE: Amity University has WASC accreditation (ie. it's regionally accredited in the US).
Sikkim Manipal University
Master of English
980 US Dollars total
https://www.onlinemanipal.com/online-ma-english-degree
Manipal University Jaipur
Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication
1,400 US Dollars total
https://www.onlinemanipal.com/online-ma-journalism-and-mass-communication
Lovely Professional University
Master of Arts in English
950 US Dollars per term / 2,848 US Dollars lump sum payment
https://www.lpuonline.com/ma-english-course-online.php
Guru Nanak Dev University
Master of Arts in English
1,935 US Dollars total
https://www.gndu-online.in/online-ma-in-english-degree-program
Guru Kashi University
Master of Arts in English
48,500 Indian Rupees total (no international price listed)
https://online.gkuonline.in/ma-english-programs.html
Chandigarh University
Master of Arts in English
75,000 Indian Rupees total (early bird fee, no international price listed)
https://www.onlinecu.in/ma-english.php
Jain University
Master of Arts in English
1,600 US Dollars total
https://onlinejain.com/online-ma/english
OP Jindal Global University
Master of Science in Strategic Communication
250,000 Indian Rupees total
https://jguonline.edu.in/program/msc-in-strategic-communications
OP Jindal Global University
Master of Arts in TESOL
250,000 Indian Rupees total
https://jguonline.edu.in/program/ma-in-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-tesol
RE: Cheap English/Communication/Writing Masters? - newdegree - 02-17-2026
(02-17-2026, 12:35 AM)newdegree Wrote: Middle Georgia State University is $261 per graduate credit online. They offer a degree in public relations which is mainly commutations focused and they offer a degree in technical and professional writing.
Just noticed a typo in my writing lol: communications not commutations. Curse my iPhone auto-correct / auto-input for words.
RE: Cheap English/Communication/Writing Masters? - FireMedic_Philosopher - 02-17-2026
(02-17-2026, 11:01 AM)newdegree Wrote:(02-17-2026, 12:35 AM)newdegree Wrote: Middle Georgia State University is $261 per graduate credit online. They offer a degree in public relations which is mainly commutations focused and they offer a degree in technical and professional writing.
Just noticed a typo in my writing lol: communications not commutations. Curse my iPhone auto-correct / auto-input for words.
I just thought that's how New Yorkers talked
RE: Cheap English/Communication/Writing Masters? - wow - 02-17-2026
Thanks everyone! Great suggestions so far.
Messdiener, have you done any of the Indian programs? It's hard to tell by looking at the webpages if learning is synchronous or asynchronous. I assume it differs from school to school; the preference would probably be for asynchronous due to the time zone difference.
RE: Cheap English/Communication/Writing Masters? - wow - 02-17-2026
Fort Hays:
Master's in Liberal Studies in Corporate Communication: https://www.fhsu.edu/programs/corporate-communication/masters
MA English: https://www.fhsu.edu/programs/english/
RE: Cheap English/Communication/Writing Masters? - Messdiener - 02-17-2026
(02-17-2026, 12:50 PM)wow Wrote: Thanks everyone! Great suggestions so far.
Messdiener, have you done any of the Indian programs? It's hard to tell by looking at the webpages if learning is synchronous or asynchronous. I assume it differs from school to school; the preference would probably be for asynchronous due to the time zone difference.
Alas, no. I have bookmarked a few of these, as I would someday like to do some literature study. These programs looked like an inexpensive way to have a bit of accountability along the way.
I remember that a few mentioned live and recorded lectures, so I'll go out on a limb and wager that most would be asynchronous. However, I won't bet my life savings on it! If a particular degree catches your eye, it'd be best to write them directly to ask.
RE: Cheap English/Communication/Writing Masters? - jsh1138 - 03-02-2026
I have attended classes at Middle Georgia State and it's a good school, if that matters to anyone. Especially in the Macon area it's very popular and has a good reputation