EDsmart, a leading educational resource provider, has released its comprehensive rankings of the most affordable online master's degree programs for 2025. The rankings, based on data from College Scorecard, evaluate institutions according to their average net price while considering factors such as retention rates, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings.
California State University-Dominguez Hills leads the rankings with the lowest average net price of $4,058, demonstrating that quality education can be accessible and affordable.
The complete rankings include:
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Purdue University Global
Texas A & M International University
University of Florida-Online
University of Florida
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas Permian Basin
University of North Florida
Stanford University
Lamar University
San Diego State University
Fort Hays State University
Wayne State College
Southeast Missouri State University
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Wilmington University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Johns Hopkins University
Midway University
Duke University
Georgetown University
Southern Methodist University
See full details: https://www.edsmart.org/online-degrees/affordable-online-masters/
Key findings from the analysis include:
- Public universities dominate the most affordable options, with eight of the top ten institutions being public schools
- Texas and Florida emerge as leaders in affordable online education, with multiple institutions in the top rankings
- Several prestigious institutions, including Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and Duke, appear in the rankings, demonstrating that elite education can be relatively accessible
- Online-specific programs often offer cost advantages, as demonstrated by University of Florida-Online's lower net price compared to its traditional counterpart
"These rankings demonstrate that quality online graduate education can be both accessible and affordable," said Mr. Stevens at EDsmart. "With the growing demand for advanced degrees in today's workforce, it's crucial to highlight institutions that are making graduate education more attainable through competitive pricing and online delivery formats."
The rankings particularly highlight successful models of affordable online education in the southern United States, with Texas and Florida institutions showing strong representation among the most affordable options. Additionally, the presence of prestigious private institutions with moderate net prices suggests that reputation and affordability aren't mutually exclusive.
For detailed information about the methodology and complete rankings, visit https://www.edsmart.org/online-degrees/affordable-online-masters/.
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EDsmart is an education resource organization dedicated to helping students make informed decisions about their education. Through comprehensive research and analysis, EDsmart provides rankings, reviews, and resources to assist students in finding the best educational opportunities to meet their needs.
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