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Non-Commercial Consumer Information on America's "Low Online Tuition" Community Colleges, and their "Online Education Programs" in areas of job-growth: Environment, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, Social Services and others
Under $100 p/unit
Under $200 p/unit
Under $300 p/unit
Under $100 p/unit

 

 

Community Colleges with US "Non-Resident" Online Tuition Cost per credit of less than $100.  

Colleges are listed below by Tuition per credit hour price levels.



 

 NEBRASKA
Southeast Community College
Tuition - http://www.southeast.edu/admissions/fin_tuition.asp - Out-of-State All credit hours taken (per credit hour/per term)  $57.50 – NOTE: Check with the school directly for the latest tuition and fees, and whether there may be special or higher fees for the Dental Assisting Program below.
 
NEBRASKA
Metropolitan Community College
Tuition - http://www.mccneb.edu/futurestudents/tuition.asp - Non-Resident Student and International Student Tuition - $64.50/credit hour
Online Programs - http://www.mccneb.edu/onlinedegrees/default.asp –

Online Programs include:

Associate Degrees:

   Course Tracks:

Financial Planning and Investment (BMFSO)

   Degree Options

  Degree Concentrations:

  Degree Concentrations:

 Certificates:

  Degree Concentrations:

  Degree Concentrations:

   Degree Concentration:

Specialist Diplomas/Special Certifications:

              Course Tracks:

 


OREGON
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Tuition - http://www.socc.edu/admissions/tuition.html - Southwestern does not charge out-of-state tuition - Per Credit Tuition/Fees Per Course for U.S. Residents: $69 Tuition per CREDIT plus $25 per COURSE registration fee and $17 incidental fee per CREDIT.    For International Students: $207 Tuition per CREDIT plus $25 per COURSE registration fee and $17 incidental fee per CREDIT. 

Online Courses - http://www.socc.edu/distance/



OREGON
Portland Community College – IMPORTANT: LOW TUITION OF $70 PER CREDIT ONLY APPLIES TO OREGON AND BORDERING STATES OF: IDAHO, CALIFORNIA, NEVADA, AND WASHINGTON
Tuition and Fees - http://www.pcc.edu/resources/tuition-fees/ - Resident Tuition - $70 per credit - To qualify for resident tuition, you must be an American citizen or immigrant with a permanent resident status in Oregon or the bordering states of Idaho, California, Nevada and Washington.   Non-Resident $198 per credit Non-residents include international students and students residing in states which do not border Oregon. Technology Fee $4.50 per credit Credit Classes Only. Student Activity Fee $1.60 per credit Credit Classes Only. Distance Learning Fee $20 per Distance Learning course
Distance Education/Online Programs - http://www.pcc.edu/about/distance/planning/

Distance Programs include:

Computer Information Systems E-Commerce Certificate: Design & Development Track

Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Systems
Associate of Applied Science: Management and Supervisory Development
Associate of Applied Science: Gerontology
OREGONPCC CatalogAssociate of Arts General Studies
Associate of Applied Science: Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) 

Distance Education Certificate Programs

Most PCC professional/technical programs offer one or two-year certificates to students who complete their course of study with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.  Specific courses applied to the certificate: Specific courses required for each certificate program, including any General Education requirements, are listed under their appropriate programs in the



OREGON

Treasure Valley Community College

Tuition - http://www.tvcc.cc.or.us/Admissions/tuition.cfm - Out of State tuition is $78 per credit plus all applicable fees.  International Students tuition is $120 per credit fee plus all applicable fees.
Online Programs -
http://www.tvcc.cc.or.us/Distance_Ed/aaot.cfm

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer - Students at TVCC have the opportunity to earn their Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree via distance education.  AAOT transfer degree students attend classes online without setting foot in a classroom apart from a few on-campus science and speech labs that have been scheduled to meet the needs of distant students.

 

 

 
WASHINGTON
Edmonds Community College
Tuition - http://tuition.edcc.edu/#online - Note for distance learning students: Edmonds Community College provides tuition waivers for out-of-state distance learners. If you live outside the state of Washington, and are taking state-supported distance learning classes, the college will waive the non-resident portion of the operating fee. This waiver does not apply to international students or students who are not permanent U.S. residents. Following registration, contact the Enrollment Services to request the waiver. The actual tuition amount will be determined at that time. For references purposes only, resident fee is approximately $80.60 per credit not including all the applicable fees.
Online Certificates - http://www.edcc.edu/online/degrees/

Online Programs include:

Two-Year Degrees Online  -  Join a growing number of students who earn college credit and/or complete degrees and certificates online. Register now to begin study in Business Management, eCommerce, Advanced Office Skills, or work on a General Transfer Degree. Learn More

Four-Year Degree Partnerships - Edmonds and Bellevue Community Colleges, in partnership with both Washington State University and the University of Washington's Extended Learning Office offer a series of fully accredited, schedule-flexible bachelor's degrees.

Associate Degrees

  • Associate of Arts Degree: General Transfer, Hospitality Business Management and Lodging Management
  • Associate of Technical Arts Degree: Business Management, E-Business, Office Supervision and Management

Bachelor Degree Partnerships *

  • Associate of Arts + BA degree from WSU: Business Administration - Management and Operations, Business Administration - Management Information Systems, Social Sciences, Family Support Studies / Human Development
  • Associate of Arts + BA degree from UW: Communication, English, Humanities, Social Science, Health Information Administration (BS)

* It is recommended that you contact an adviser when pursuing these degrees.

Online Certificates

  • Advanced Office Skills
  • Computer Game Development
  • Project Management
  • SHS - Case Manager
 

GEORGIA


Georgia Virtual Technical College – a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia
Tuition & Fees - http://www.gvtc.org/Tuition.html – For Georgia Virtual Technical College students - Non Georgia Residents pay double the resident tuition rates.  Georgia resident rate on most of the online programs is approximately $40.00 per hour, so for Out of State residents is estimated at $80.00 per credit hour and all applicable fees.
Online Certificates - http://www.gvtc.org/ProgramsCourses.html





ARIZONA

Northland Pioneer College
Tuition –http://www.npc.edu/admissions/tuition-fees/tuition-2009-%E2%80%93-10  - Out of State - $85 per credit hour plus all applicable fees.
Online Courses / Programs - http://www.npc.edu/node/4154 






ILLINOIS
Waubonsee Community College
Tuition - http://www.waubonsee.edu/schedules/tuition.php - $85.00 p/credit hour for online courses. Please check with the school directly for the latest online tuition and fees, as these change often and without notice.
Online Certificates - http://www.waubonsee.edu/prostudents/distance_learning/degrees.php
Distance Learning Degrees - Waubonsee offers several associate degrees and certificates of achievement that may be completed through a combination of online courses and telecourses.  

Associate Degrees:
•Associate in Arts (AA)- General
•Associate in Science (AS)- General
•Associate in General Studies
 
Certificates:
•Beginning Web Design Certificate
•General Studies Certificate of Achievement
•Health Care Interpreting- Practitioner Certificate
•Management Certificate of Achievement
•MBA Preparation Certificate
•Real Estate Broker Certificate
•Real Estate Sales Certificate

 


 
NEBRASKA

Mid-Plains Community College
Online Tuition - http://prospective.mpcc.edu/Tuition_and_costs.html - Out of State tuition of $87 per credit hour plus all applicable general, school and program fees.
Online Programs - http://programs.mpcc.edu/Online_Degrees_and_classes.html

Online Programs include:
- Associate Arts - Academic Transfer - Online
- Associate Arts - Library Technical Assistant - Online
- Associate Business Administration - Online
- Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice - Online
- Associate of Applied Science - Nebraska Law Enforcement - Online


 
WASHINGTON
Skagit Valley Community College
Tuition - http://www.skagit.edu/news3.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_2765 - Students who are U.S. citizens or INS permanent residents may enroll under the following Tuition rate per credit $92.60 (1 - 10 credits), $70.90 (11 - 18 credits) plus all general, distance learning, school and program fees.  International Students pay $251.60 (1-10 credits)  $35.90 (11- 18 credits).  Please check with the school for the latest tuition rates and all applicable fees, as these change often and without notice.
Online Programs - http://www.skagit.edu/news3.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_1620

AAUCT & ATA Options - As a Distance Education student you can complete atwo-year transfer degree (AAUCT) or and Associate of Technical Arts degree (ATA) in the following areas:

-
Computer Information Systems

- Multimedia and Interactive Technology

You can also select individual courses from many different disciplines.

 

WASHINGTON
Shoreline Community College
Tuition - http://www.shoreline.edu/costsofattendance01.html – Non Resident Distance Learning Programs – Since the original research report was concluded, this college has had changes in tuition rates for out of state U.S. citizens, so please make sure to check with the college directly for the latest tuition and applicable fees.  Below is a link to Washington Online, and their comments on Out - Of - State resident waiver for U.S. Citizens, and they may also provide you with alternative progams, if this colleges is no longer offering the Out-Of-State waivers for distance learning U.S. students.

Washington Online -
http://www.waol.org/prospective_students/collegeProgramsList_n.asp
Out-of-State Waiver Information - http://www.waol.org/prospective_students/financial_aid.aspx


Many colleges offer a non-Washington State resident waiver for eligible U.S. Citizens/Permanent U.S. Residents.

  • Average tuition (credits 1-10) for non-Washington State resident waiver: $89/credit hour. (One 5 credit class = approximately $445)
  • Full-time (15 credits) for non-Washington State resident waiver: approximately $ 1042 per quarter
Online Programs -

Degrees:
-Associate in Arts (AA-DTA) - This degree is part of the Washington State Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), which is helpful in admission and course evaluation at almost all Washington State Schools. This degree can also be used to prepare and apply at out-of-state schools. Colleges/universities not part of the WA State DTA will evaluate your application and coursework on an individual basis. Complete this degree online by selecting from a wide variety of online classes available.
-Associate in Arts (AA-DTA) - Including Prep for Criminal Justice Transfer
-Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS) – Accounting
-Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS) - Business Technology
-Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS) - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
-Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS) - Health Information Technology

Certificates:
-Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting
-Certificates of Proficiency: Business Technology
-Certificates of Completion: Accounting
-Certificate of Completion: Business Technology
-Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist
-Certificate of Proficiency: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
 


WASHINGTON
Highland Community College
Tuition - http://www.highline.edu/stuserv/registration/tuition.htm#costs – As of May 28, 2009 - Latest Out of State Tuition Waiver Information was pending.  Prior to any upcoming changes, students who qualified for the US Non Resident Waiver, paid a Tuition Rate of $94.00 per credit hour and not including all the applicable fees. For International students, the tuition rate is approximately $253.00 not including all applicable fees.
US Non-Resident Tuition Waiver - http://www.highline.edu/stuserv/Registration/tuition_waivers.htm#nonres -
  • U.S. citizens and/or those approved as permanent residents of the United States are automatically eligible for the non-resident waiver.
  • To confirm your residency status, please contact Admissions/Entry Services.
 
WASHINGTON
Grays Harbor Community College
Tuition - http://www.ghc.edu/business_office/tuition.pdf – Please check directly with the school as to whether the US Citizen Waiver applies to your particular situation, and specifically to US Citizen or US Permanent Resident Distance Learners who may never step into the school or Washington State. If the US Citizen Waiver applies, then based on the school’s tuition schedule – per credit tuition, not including any program or distance learning fees is estimated at $94.10 per credit, but keep in mind that these costs are only provided as a reference point, and they can change at any time and without notice.
Online Courses - http://www.ghc.edu/distance/

Online Programs include -
http://www.ghc.edu/distance/waol.htm -
  • Grays Harbor College’s online A.A. degree is accepted at all B.A. granting public and private colleges in the Northwest
  • Associate in Arts Transfer Degree
    Each of our accredited courses is taught by experienced online faculty who understand the special needs of online learners.
    Click here for degree requirements.
  • GHC Reservation-Based AA Degree Program
    Earn your Associates degree and plan to transfer on to The Evergreen State College for a bachelors degree! Coursework is 80% online with Washington Online (WAOL); the remaining 20% involves attending local weeknight study sessions, plus four Saturday sessions with other Reservation Based/Community Determined students at The Evergreen State College campus in Olympia.
    Click here for more information.
  • Early Childhood Education
    Certificate of Achievement Program
    Grays Harbor College offers skill development training for working professionals in the childcare and daycare industry in its online
    Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement program.
  •  
  • Criminal Justice Associate in Arts Transfer Degree
    This program, designed just for Stafford Creek CC professionals, offers seamless integration of GHC’s AA Transfer Degree with Washington State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. The BA in Criminal Justice is available online through the WSU Learning Center on the GHC Aberdeen campus & WSU Distance
    Degree Programs.




WASHINGTON
North Seattle Community College
Online Tuitiion - http://www.northseattle.edu/enroll/tuition/non-residents.htm - Non-Resident Distance Learning Tuitiion is $94.00 per credit plus all applicable general, school and program fees. The Distance Learning tuition is for non-resident students enrolled in distance learning classes. It is only available to students who seek approval from theAdmissions/Registration Office after registering, but before paying tuition. All others will be charged the regular academic or vocational non-resident amount. Students must be U.S. citizens or have Federal residency status to qualify for reduced tuition.
 


WASHINGTON
Pierce College District
Tuition - http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/getstarted/tuition.php3?location=dl&credits=1&residency=1 - Non-Resident US Citizens/Immigrant/Permanent Residents tuition rate of $94.00 per credit plus all applicable general, distance learning, school and program fees.  International tuition is $ 247.50 per credit plus all applicable fees. Please check with the school for the latest tuition and fees, as these change often, and without notice.
 
WASHINGTON
Seattle Central Community College
Online Tuition - http://www.seattlecentral.edu/registration/tuition.php#tuitrates - Distance learner rate of $94.00 per credit for 1- 18 credits - e-Learning/Distance Learning (U.S. citizen; INS Permanent Resident) and $73.00 each between 19 and 25 credits - plus all applicable school and program fees.
 
WASHINGTON
South Seattle Community College
Online Tuitiion - http://www.southseattle.edu/services/tuition.htm - Distance Learning
(Non-Resident) -
To qualify for this tuition schedule, a student must be a U.S. citizen or have resident status by Federal INS rules - Tuition Rate of $94.00 per credit (1 - 10 Credits); $33.00 per credits (11 - 18 credits), and $73.00 per credit (19 - 25 Credits). 
 


WASHINGTON

Wenatchee Valley Community College
Tuition - http://www.wvc.edu/directory/departments/tuition/default.asp - Non-State Resident - US Citzens or INS permanent resident - $94.00 per credit hour plus all applicable general, distance learning, school and program fees.




WASHINGTON
Peninsula Community College
Tuition - http://www.pc.ctc.edu/prospective/tuition/nonwa.asp - Non-Resident US Citizen Waiver Tuition of $96.90 per credit, plus all applicable fees. Please check with the school directly to make sure you qualify for the US Citizen waiver. Check with the school directly for the latest tuition rates and all applicable fees for the program of interest.
 


WASHINGTON

Tacoma Community College
Tuitiion - http://www.tacomacc.edu/admissions/tuition.aspx - Non Resident (on waiver) - student must be US citizen or permanent resident. Contact Admissions for complete details - Tuitiion of $96.75 per credit  (1 - 10 Credits); $33 per credit (11 - 18), and $73 per credit ( 19 and higher number of credits).  Non-resident International tuition is $255.75 (1-10 Credits); $37 (11-18 Credits), and $245 per credit (19 and higher number of credits).  In addition to these rates, contact the school for all the applicable general, distance learning, school and program fees; along with the latest rates.
ILLINOIS
Lincoln Land Community College
Online Tuition - http://www.llcc.edu/admissions/TuitionFees/tabid/2905/Default.aspx Distance Education Tuition of approximately $97.00 per semester hour = All distance education sections (OL, OE and HY) have an additional tuition charge of $18 per credit hour above the in-district tuition rate of $79. Out-of-district and out-of-state tuition rates do not apply to these sections.  Please check directly with the school for the latest distance learning  lasses tuition rates and all applicable fees.
Online Certificates - http://www.llcc.edu/online/OnlineCertificates/tabid/3608/Default.aspx

Online Programs include:

Associate Degrees
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement
Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Assistant/Office Professional
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems - Networking
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science - Microcomputer Applications and Systems
Associate of Applied Science - Microcomputer Programming
Associate in General Education
Certificates:
Basic Computer Application Skills
CISCO Network Administrator Training
Community Police Officer
Criminal Justice Studies (Certificate of Achievement)
Help Desk Level I
Help Desk Level II
Leadership
Legal Office Assistant
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Transcription
Microcomputer Applications & Systems 
Microcomputer Programming
Office Aide/Office Assistant
Office Support Specialist
Word Processing and Graphics Specialist




NEVADA
College of Southern Nevada
Online Tuition - http://www.csn.edu/pages/2278.asp -Nonresident students enrolled exclusively in all distance education courses will, in addition to resident tuition, pay reduced nonresident tuition equaling 50% or 1/2 the total nonresident fee (Board of Regents, 04/02-- must be residing outside of NV) – Estimated around $98.75 per credit without all applicable fees. To receive the adjustment, please contact any Cashier’s Office. All fees are subject to change as approved Nevada System of Higher Education. For up-to-date information, always consult the Office of the Registrar or the Cashier’s Office on one of our 3 main campuses.
Online Certificates - http://www.csn.edu/pages/2270.asp

Online programs include:

Associate Degrees - Presently the College of Southern Nevada offers the following Associate’s Degrees online:


Bachelor of Science Degree - Through the CSN Online Campus, students may obtain degrees/certificates without having to physically appear on campus. Presently the College of Southern Nevada offers the following Bachelor of Science Degree online:    Dental Hygiene




WASHINGTON

Centralia College

Online Tuition -http://www.centralia.edu/cconline/tuition.html - Out of State online tuition of $99.00 per credit, and International online tuition of $257 per credit, and all applicable fees.

Online Programs -
 http://www.centralia.edu/distlearning/

Online Programs include:  Online Associate in Arts Degree



WASHINGTON

Spokane Falls Community College

Tuition -http://www.spokanefalls.edu/Admissions/TuitionRates.aspx - Non-Resident US Citizens, or INS permanent resident statue - Tuition is $101.40 per credit (Previously Tuition was Under $100 and this is why this college is listed in this group) plus all applicable general, distance learning, school and program fees.
Online Programs - http://www.scc.spokane.edu/?dl

Online programs include:
Certificates
Office Clerk
Office Assistant
Front Office Professional
Office Software Specialist
Legal Information Processing
Legal Receptionist
Medical Receptionist
Accounting Clerk
 
Degrees
Administrative Assistant
Office Information Systems
Administrative Office Management
Customer Service Representative
Legal Administrative Assistant
Accounting Assistant

 

WASHINGTON
Bellevue Community College
Tuition - http://bellevuecollege.edu/distance/tuition/ - Distance Education courses are offered online and via telecourse. Course fees vary in Distance Education due to the wide variety of types of classes, methods of distribution, costs of programming, and residency status. Please check with the school directly for the latest out of state tuition and fees for your program of choice.   As reference point, the estimated tuition per credit hour for Non-Resident US Citizens/Permanent Residents taking only online courses is approximately $102 per credit hour (Previously this college tuition was under $100 and this is why it is listed in this group). For international students, without US citizenship or permanent residency, the estimated cost is $261 per credit hour, and may not include all the applicable school and program fees.
Online Certificates - http://bellevuecollege.edu/distance/degrees/

Online programs include:

Associate Degrees -Bellevue College offers seven associate degrees. Of these, the three we list below can be pursued entirely at a distance:

Associate Degrees, Direct Transfer -Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) degrees are generally transferable to participating 4-year universities. The following two AAS-DTA degrees offered at BC can be completed entirely at a distance.

Associate in Arts and Sciences -- Direct Transfer Agreement (AAS-DTA)

Associate in Business -- Direct Transfer Agreement (AB-DTA)
An articulated B. A. degree program via Washington State University is also available through this degree track.

Associate Degrees, Not Transferable - Associate in Arts in General Studies (AAGS)

Online Bachelor of Arts Degrees - You can complete a bachelor's degree online through BC's educational partnerships.

Partnership with Edmonds Community College and Washington State University -

Bellevue College, Edmonds Community College, and Washington State University offer a joint Online Associate in Arts (AA/AAS) Degree and Bachelor of Arts Degrees
In Business Administration and Arts and Sciences. Programs include the following.

Business Administration:

For a B.A. degree in these majors, you must first complete a BC Associate in Arts and Science (AAS) Transfer Agreement for Business Students  (AAS-DTA) degree and then apply to the Washington State University Distance Degree Program. 

Arts & Sciences:

For the following Bachelor of Arts majors, you must first complete a BC Associate In Arts (AAS) Degree (Transfer Agreement) and then apply to the Washington State University Distance Degree Program.

The following AAS degree for transfer to WSU is offered only at Edmonds Community College:

BC-WSU B.A. CoAdmission Program :

BC students may apply for co-admission to Washington State University Distance Degree Programs and are guaranteed acceptance to WSU DDP providing they complete their associate’s degree within 16 consecutive quarters and graduate with at least a 2.0 grade point average. See more about the co-Admission program...

Partnership with Edmonds Community College and the University of Washington:

Bellevue College, Edmonds Community College, and the University of Washington offer a joint Associates in Arts (AA/AAS) Degree and Bachelor's (BA and BS) Completion Programs in Communication, English, Humanities, Social Science and Health Information.

Under this program you first complete a BC Associate In Arts Transfer Degree through online and/or onsite courses. Once completed, you may then apply to be accepted at the University of Washington Bachelor's Completion Program. You may choose from the following degrees:

Bachelor of Arts:

 Bachelor of Science:

Course requirements at Bellevue College and Edmonds Community College can be fulfilled by any combination of online and/or on-ground courses. To complete the BA degree at the University of Washington, a period of residency is required.

Certificates:

Earn a certificate in career field by taking classes online. Choose from:

Certificate of Achievement:

Certificate of Accomplishment:

Certificate of Completion:




 
WYOMING

Laramie County Community College

Tuition - http://www.lccc.cc.wy.us/Index.aspx?page=175 - The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Students who are residents of WICHE states may enroll at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate. For residents of the WICHE participating states:  Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming  - the tuition rate at this college is (Previously this college tution was $98 and this is why it is listed in this group) As of 10/26/2009, the tuition was $102 per credit, and for other non-residents the tuition rate is $204 per credit, plus all applicable general, distance learning, school and program fees.  

Online Programs - http://www.lccc.wy.edu/Index.aspx?page=658

Online Degrees include:

A+ Certificate Program
Accounting
Business Management
Computer Security
Computer Support Specialist
Cisco Certified Networking Associate
Cisco Certified Networking Professional
Database Management Systems
General Studies
General Studies in Business
Information Technology
Internet Technology Web Designer
Internet Technology
General Studies in Science
General Studies in Social Sciences
Microsoft Technologies: Microsoft Product Networking Specialist
Political Science
Programmer
Psychology