Online Education Consumer Organization
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 $200 p/unit

 

 

Community Colleges with US "Non-Resident" Online Tuition Cost per credit of less than $200.

Colleges are listed below by tuition pricing level per credit.

 
 
NORTH DAKOTA
Williston State College
Tuition - http://www.wsc.nodak.edu/academics/tuition_rates.htm – Distance Education Tuition is $100.68 per credit hour, but the Total Tuition and Fees per credit hour are estimated at approximately $172.09. Please check with the school for the latest tuition and fee rates, as these change often, and without notice. 

Online Programs: http://www.wsc.nodak.edu/distance/index.htm

Online Programs include:
http://www.wsc.nodak.edu/distance/pages/programs.htm


Certificate of Completion:
 Entrepreneurship
 Certificates:
 Administrative Assistant
 Information Processing 
 Health Information Management 
 Entrepreneurship
 Business Management
 Medical Transcription
 Mental Health Addictions Technician
   
 Degrees:
 Administrative Assistant
 Health Information Management
 Information Processing
 Entrepreneurship
 Business Management
 Medical Transcription
 Mental Health Addictions Technician
 Speech Language Pathology Assistant


 
WASHINGTON
Spokane Community College
Tuition - http://www.scc.spokane.edu/?tuition – Non Resident Waiver for US Citizens and Permanent Residents is approximately $102 per credit, not including all applicable fees. Please contact the school directly for the latest online education rates and 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  

 
  
WYOMING
Casper College
Tuition - http://www.caspercollege.edu/business_office/tuition_fees_refunds_withdrawal_info.html - 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 & also for Nebraska residents at this college - the tuition rate is $111 per credit, and for other non-residents the tuition rate is $213 per credit, plus all applicable general, distance learning, school and program fees.
Online Programs - http://www.caspercollege.edu/distance_ed/index.html - Offers online programs in Agricultural Business and other areas.

Online Courses and Programs include:

 

NEW JERSEY
Atlantic Cape Community College
Tuition - http://www.atlantic.edu/admission/tuitionFees.htm - Online Courses Tuition is $114 per credit  plus all applicable general, school and program fees. Please check with the school directly for the latest tuition and fees, as these change often and without notice.
Online Programs - http://www.atlantic.edu/program/distanceEd/index.htm

Online Courses and Programs include:

Online Degree Programs:

Atlantic Cape Community College, a leader in educational technology, offers associate degrees through distance education. Most of the programs are offered through online classes, available via the Internet. The degree programs available include:

Associate in Science degrees in:

Associate in Applied Science degrees in:

Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts with options in:

ACCC was the first community college in the state to offer a full degree program at a distance, something driven by the needs of the casino industry, where rotating shifts make attending a traditional college class impossible.

 


IOWA
Des Moines Area Community College
Online Tuition - http://www.dmacc.edu/tuitionfees.asp – From the school's website, it is our understanding that Online Tuition is the same for resident and non-resident students - $115 tuition fee, plus a $25.00 Online Technology fee per credit hour of online courses = Approximately $140.00 per credit hour; not including any other general student or program fees. NOTE: Since the initial inclusion of this school on our list, there has been changes to its tuition, and there is some confusion as to how the  "Out of State"Online Students tuition is being defined, so AboutEdu strongly recommends that you check with the school directly for the most up to date total costs on the online program of interest. The school's admissions contact information is on their site.  

Online Programs include -  https://go.dmacc.edu/online/pages/welcome.aspx:

Online Degrees:
Associate of Arts Degree (AA)  Online
The Associate in Arts Degree provides the course of study equivalent to those offered to freshman and sophomore-level students in attending any four-year college/university. If students receive the AA form DMACC, this degree, in most cases, will meet the lower division requirements and will admit them to the junior status level. Students should contact the specific institution to which they wish to transfer regarding any unique requirements of that institution.
Business Administration Associate of Science (AS) Degree Online
Online Certificates:
Entrepreneurship
Management
Microcomputers
Supervision


 
 

ILLINOIS
College of Dupage
Tuition - http://www.cod.edu/AdRegRec/Register/TuitFees.asp - Internet-based courses (except F-1 students): $116 per credit hour
Online Programs & Courses - http://www.cod.edu/Online/courses.htm

Online Courses and Programs include:


Courses Available Online:
View all C.O.D. credit online courses. More than 150 courses cover various subject areas.
 
Certificates Available Online:
Courses for the following certificates can be taken entirely online:
Management
• Business Environment and Concepts (PDF)
• Management (PDF)
• Supervision (PDF)
 
Marketing
• Consumer Marketing (PDF)
• Marketing (PDF)
 
Office Technology Information
• Administrative Assistant (PDF)
• Executive Assistant (PDF)
• Office Technology Information Essentials (PDF)
• Word Specialist (PDF)
 
Associate Degrees Available Online:
You can take all or most classes for an associate degree online. Find all online courses available for the degrees:
Associate in Arts (PDF) — This degree can be earned entirely online.
Associate in Science (PDF) — Take one independent study or classroom class and earn the rest online.
Associate in Applied Science (PDF) — All general education courses for the AAS degree are available online.




NEW JERSEY
Raritan Valley Community College
Online Tuition -http://www.raritanval.edu/admin/finance/tuition.html - RVCC On-Line Courses and NJ Virtual Community College Course - $117 per credit (no fees charged).  Check with the schools for the latest tuition and any other costs for your program of choice. These costs change all the time and without notice.
Online Courses and Programs -
http://www.raritanval.edu/academics/distlearn/coursesSpring2010.html

Online Courses & Degrees offered include: http://www.raritanval.edu/pstudents/onlinecoursesdegrees.html
RVCC is making it easy to fit a college education into your busy schedule by offering an expanding number of online courses. From accounting to English to psychology, RVCC offers more than 80 online courses every semester
You can even earn a degree without stepping foot into the classroom. Three of our most popular degree programs:
- an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts,
- an Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration and
- an Associate of Science Degree in Management Information Systems  
can now all be completed entirely online.
Our online courses offer high quality, rigorous instruction provided by accomplished faculty members. Students interact with their instructors and fellow students via the computer.
RVCC offers special orientation programs to help you prepare for studying online and shows you how to make the most of the educational experience




WYOMING
Western Wyoming Community College
Tuition - http://www.wwcc.wy.edu/registrationandrecords/costs.htm- 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 is $118 per credit, and for other non-residents the tuition rate is $220 per credit, plus all applicable general, distance learning, school and program fees.
Online Programs - http://www.wwcc.wy.edu/dist_ed/academics.htm

Distance Courses Available Statewide: 
http://wyclass.wy.edu/Distance+Courses/

Online Degrees Available through WWCC: 
http://www.wwcc.wy.edu/dist_ed/2-year.htm
Western Wyoming Community College offers 2-year degrees and certificates via a distance. To find out more about the degrees and certificates below please refer to the college catalog. 
AA/AS Degrees:
A.A. Degree with emphasis in General Studies
A.S. Degree with emphasis in General Studies
A.S. Degree in Accounting
A.S. Degree in Business Administration
A.S. Degree in Computer Information Systems
A.S. Degree in Economics
A.S. Degree in Marketing
A.A.S. Degree in Office information Systems 
Certificates
Web Site Development Certificate (18-hour)
Accounting Certificate (one-year)
15-Hour Western American Studies Certificate

BA / MA Partnership Programs: 
http://www.wwcc.wy.edu/dist_ed/4-year.htm

Do you want to Pursue a Bachelors or Masters Online: WWCC has developed relationships with four-year colleges and universities to provide opportunities for Western graduates and other community members who wish to continue their education by pursuing baccalaureate and masters degrees while remaining in Rock Springs or Green River.
Below are four universities that provide opportunities for you to complete a bachelors or masters degree locally. Some of the courses meet on the Rock Springs campus at specific times, but some you can complete at home at your own speed:
University of Wyoming
Franklin University
Regis University
Upper Iowa University    



CALIFORNIA
Foothill Community College
Online Tuition -  http://www.foothill.edu/reg/fees.html  and  http://www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/registration_process.htm#Registration%20and%20fees%20for%20online%20courses   -  Out-of-state (per unit) $122.00 (effective Summer 2009) 

Foreign citizens (per unit) $130.00 (effective Summer 2009).   There is no difference between the tuition and fees for online and traditional classes.  NOTE:  This is one of the nation's lowest per credit cost for International Online Students.  
Online Programs - http://www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/programs.htm – Foothill Global Access Programs. School offers a large number of online programs, but we were unable to clearly identified which credit bearing certificates were fully online, and recommend checking with the school directly to get the latest information.  For this reason, many of their programs were not included in our separate program list section.

Online Courses and Programs include:

Online Associate Degrees:
Students can earn the following degrees and certificates by completing fully online courses. Please note, however, that strictly online oral communications courses (COMM) may not be used on IGETC Area 1C for CSU admission and transfer.
AA Anthropology
AS Database Management
AA Economics
AA Gen Studies/Social Science
AA Geography
AA History
AS Informatics
AS Internet Technology
AA Music Technology
AA Psychology
AA Sociology
Gen Ed Requirements
 
Online Bachelor Degrees:
-Foothill + California State University East Bay
Bachelor of Arts Online Degree Programs
-Foothill + Franklin University BS Programs
-Foothill + University of Illinois at Springfield
Bachelor of Arts Online Degree Programs
 
 Other Special Programs:
DLI Foreign Language AA Degree
 (for Defense Language Institute students only)
 
Career Certificates:
 Bookkeeping Specialist
 Database Developer
 E-Business
 Enrolled Agent Preparation Program
 Informatics
 Music Technology
 Tax Specialist
 Web Programming
 Web Publishing
 
Skills Certificates:
 Database Developer
 E-Business
 Informatics
 MCAD C#
 Music Technology
 Open Source Databases
 Oracle dB Administration
 Photo Criticism
 Web Development


Certificate of Achievement:

Sociology
 
AboutEdu Disclosure:  One of the principals of AboutEdu completed a course at Foothill College while attending Stanford University.



IOWA 
Indian Hills Community College
Online Tuitionhttp://www.indianhills.edu/finaid/index.html - Health Occupations Programs - Tuition for the 2008-09 academic year is: $124 per credit hour for in-state and online students.  Some classes will have supplementary/additional lab/technology/etc. fees. As noted throughout the AboutEdu site, please check with the school directly for the latest tuition and fees for program of interest. Tuition and Fees can change often, and without notice.
Online Certificates -
http://www.indianhills.edu/online/index.html#programs

Online Degree and Diploma Programs
In addition to individual online courses, one degree and several diploma programs are now available online.
Online A.A.S. Degree:  
Health Information Technology
Online Diploma Programs:
•Health Unit Coordinator
•Medical/Insurance Coding
•Medical Transcriptionist
•Microcomputer Specialist 
Aviation Ground School:
Students may complete Aviation Ground School courses fully online, as part of earning an A.A.S. degree in Aviation Pilot Training. However, additional on-campus courses and advanced flight training are required for students who wish to continue on for the full A.A.S. degree.



KANSAS
EduKan, www.edukan.org, an  Community Colleges Consortium of the following community colleges - Barton CountyColbyDodge City, Garden City, Pratt, and Seward County online
Online Tuition - http://edukan.org/index.real?action=welcome&subaction=faq#cost 
http://edukan.org/index.real?action=financial- Tuition for all EduKan courses is a set rate of $125/credit hour regardless of Kansas residency status.
Online Courses and Programs include: http://www.bartonccc.edu/edukan/programs/index.htm
http://www.bartonccc.edu/common/coursedelivery/learningonline.inc

EduKan was formed as a cooperative effort between six western Kansas community colleges in the spring of 1999 to provide online educational opportunities for current and new students. Those who enroll in the online program will be able to take course work that may lead to an associate degree from one of six participating institutions.
The institutions involved include:
 Barton County Community College, in Great Bend;
Colby Community College, in Colby;
Dodge City Community College, in Dodge City;
Garden City Community College, in Garden City;
Pratt Community College, in Pratt; and
Seward County Community College in Liberal.
A complete list of courses offered each semester is listed under the Course section of the website. At this time, over forty courses are offered through EduKan:
Accounting I & II, Fundamentals of Writing, English Composition I and II, Speech I, Basic Applied Math, Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Principles of Biology, Anatomy & Physiology I & II , Physical Science, Fundamental of Chemistry, Introduction to Astronomy, General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, World and Regional Geography, American Government, Cultural Anthropology, Native American Cultures, Introduction to Sociology, Personal Finance, Human Relations, Introduction to Business, Introduction to Computers, Micorcomputer Applications, Web Page Design, History and Criticism of Art I & II, American History to 1865, American History Since 1865, World Literature, Foundations of Modern Education, Children's Literature, Introduction to Music, Introduction to Ethics, Personal & Community Health, Horse Production and Elementary Spanish I & II.

 
NORTH DAKOTA
Lake Region State College
Online Tuition - http://www.lrsc.edu/online/default.asp?ID=625 and http://www.lrsc.edu/upload/resources/363/fy10-master-rate-list.pdf - Online tuition is listed as $127.71 tuition cost per credit plus additional applicable course/program/technlogy and other fees =  $175 per credit. If you are a full-time student, you will pay additional tuition and fees to take online courses from LRSC. These costs are not included in the cost of full-time tuition at the college. Tuition and fees do not include lab fees, textbooks, or supplies
Online Programs include - http://www.lrsc.edu/online/default.asp?ID=759

Associate in Arts
Early Childhood Education
Law Enforcement
Marketing/Management
Paraeducator
Paralegal
Speech pathology
 



NEW YORK

HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tuition - https://www.hvcc.edu/catalog/tuition/index.html - Students who do not reside in New York State and who are enrolled exclusively in distance learning courses will receive a college scholarship in the amount of the non-resident tuition charge, which will effectively reduce the tuition to New York State resident rates(Approximate $129 per credit hour plus all applicable fees for Part Time NYS Resident students). For further information, please contact the Bursar. As a point of reference, the any applicable fees, and other program related expenses. Please check with the school directly for the latest tuition rates, and fees.
Online Certificates and Degrees include - https://www.hvcc.edu/dl/onlinedegree.html:


Hudson Valley Community College offers several degrees and certificates approved by the State Education Department that can be completed entirely* through our online course offerings. These programs are listed below.  If you have any questions about one of our online degree programs, contact the department chair and they will be glad to assist you.  
Degree Title Degree/Certificate
Business Administration A.S. 
Business Administration A.A.S.  
Business - Marketing A.A.S.   
Computer Information Systems A.A.S.  
Criminal Justice A.A.S.  
Dental Assisting Certificate  
General Education Certificate  
Individual Studies A.A.  
Individual Studies A.S.  
Liberal Arts and Science
Public Administration Studies A.A.S.   
Teaching Assistant Certificate  
 --In addition, a number of programs offer more than 75 percent of their courses online. Some online courses have required on-campus labs and/or proctored exams. These programs are listed below.
Courses also can be transferred from other institutions. However, at least 50 percent of the credits for your degree must be obtained at Hudson Valley Community College. Please contact the department chair for further details if a program interests you.
Degree Title Degree/Certificate
Accounting Certificate  
Administrative Information Technician A.A.S.  
Biotechnology A.S.  
Business - Accounting A.A.S.  
Chemical Dependency Counseling A.A.S
Computer Information Systems: Business Applications Programming A.A.S.
Computer Information Systems: E-Commerce A.A.S.  
Computer Information Systems: Internet and Web Programming A.A.S.  
Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration A.A.S.
Computer Information Systems: Web Design A.A.S.
Early Childhood A.A.S.
Environmental Science A.S.  
Forensic Science Studies A.S. 
Health Information Technician A.A.S.
Human Services A.A.S.
Information Systems Certificate  
Labor Studies A.A.S.  
Liberal Arts and Science: Mathematics and Science A.S.
Mortuary Science A.A.S.
Physical Education Studies A.A.
All didactic courses in the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology certificate program are offered online but clinical rotations must be arranged by the clinical coordinator with an approved hospital site.
*Note: Some online courses have required on-campus labs and/or proctored exams. With careful planning and by speaking with an advisor, most of the degrees listed below can be completed totally online. Courses also can be transferred from other institutions. However, at least 50 percent of the credits for your degree must be obtained at Hudson Valley Community College. Please contact the departments for further details.
** Key to Degrees Earned:
A.A. = Associate in Arts
A.S. = Associate in Science
A.A.S. = Associate in Applied Science

 
 
PENNSYLVANIA
Northhampton  Community College
Tuition -http://www.northampton.edu/Student-Resources/Bursar/Tuition-and-Fees.htm
 http://www.northampton.edu/Student-Resources/Bursar/Tuition-and-Fees/Tuition-and-Fees.htm - For Fall 2009-10, $130 per credit for distance learning course numbers beginning with EARL or LIBT only. Please check with the school directly for latest rates and all applicable costs and fees applicable to your program of interest.
Online Education Programs - http://www.northampton.edu/distancelearn/programs/
http://www.northampton.edu/Academics/Online-Learning/Online-Learning-Information/Degrees-and-Programs.htm

Northampton offers more than 150 online courses for credit. In all, nearly20 degree and certificate programscan be completed entirely online. These include:


Degrees which can be earned entirely through online courses:
•Associate in Applied Science Degree: Accounting
•Associate in Arts Degree: Business Administration
•Associate in Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice
•Associate in Applied Science: Early Childhood Education
•Associate in Arts Degree: General Studies
•Associate in Arts Degree: Individualized Transfer Studies
•Associate in Arts Degree: Liberal Arts
•Associate in Arts Degree: Social Work
•Associate in Arts Degree: Sport Management
 
Degrees which can be earned almost entirely online (one - two courses must be taken on campus):
•Associate in Arts Degree: Journalism
•Associate in Applied Science: Business Management
 
Degrees which can be earned partially online (three or more courses must be taken on campus):
•Associate in Arts Degree: Education
•Associate in Applied Science Degree: Funeral Services
•Associate in Applied Science: Special Education-Paraeducator Training
•Associate in Applied Science: Automotive Technology
 
Specialized diplomas and certificates which can be earned via online learning at Northampton:
•Certificate Program: Early Childhood Education
•Specialized Certificate: Child Development Associate (CDA/eCDA)
•Specialized Diploma: Accounting
•Specialized Diploma: Accounting Assistant
•Specialized diploma: Early Childhood Education - Family Child Care
•Specialized diploma: Early Childhood Education - School-Age Child Care
•Specialized diploma: Leadership for Early Childhood Program Director
•Specialized diploma: Library Technical Assistant
•Specialized Diploma: Small Business Management
 
Non-credit programs available online:
•Energy Efficiency Training Program
•Perioperative Nursing (R.N.'s)
•Literacy - GED
•RV Maintenance
 
 
 
WASHINGTON
Everett Community College
Tuition -http://www.everettcc.edu/enrollment/tuition/index.cfm?id=3514 - Non-resident US Citizen or Permanent Resident Tuition is $133 tuition per credit plus $5.50 online course fee per credit =  $138.50 per credit of online courses (1-10 credits) - Please check the school site directly for the latest tuition rates and fees, and for total costs for units 11 and above.  Online International students pay  $253.00 per credit plus $5.50 online course fee per credit = $258.50.
Online Courses and Programs - http://www.everettcc.edu/elearning/index.cfm?id=2186






ILLINOIS
Parkland Community College
Tuition: http://your.parkland.edu/admissions/payingForCollege/tuition-fees.aspx - Out of State and International Online Tuition estimated at approximately $137 per credit hour plus all applicable program and school fees. Please contact the school directly for the most up to date total costs of the online program of interest.

Tuition Comparison Charthttp://online.parkland.edu/index.cfm?page=why - On their site's "Why Parkland?" page, the College does an excellent job of providing students with a comparison chart of how their online tuition per credit hour compares to some of the largest online program providers.
Online Programs - http://online.parkland.edu/index.cfm?page=degreeList

Online Degree Options
Many Associate's Degrees can be completed almost entirely online. Check on the online programs link provided for detailed information on each of the programs listed below, and their availability online.
Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.) Degrees1
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education2
English Literature
General Education
History
Liberal Arts
Political Science
Psychology
Secondary Education3
Social Work4
Sociology
Special Education3
Business Administration
Business Education
Criminal Justice
 
1 all A.A and A.S. degrees require SPE101 available only on campus at Parkland or other accredited institutions
2 substitute math course and extra class for third-world requirement
3 extra class for third-world requirement
4 must take ANT 103 to avoid extra class for third world requirement
 
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degrees
Accounting
Business Management
Business Marketing
Customized Career Preparation
Programming - Database Management
 
Certificate
Accounting
Basic Website Design & Management
Computer MOS
Independent Business Management
International Business Management
Office Assistant
Programming - Object-Oriented Programming
Programming - Oracle DBA
Web Programmer




 
MASSACHUSETTS

LOW TUITION ONLY FOR NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL STUDENTS PROGRAM-  RESIDENTS – SEE QUALIFYING STATES BELOW
Beacon Hill Community College
Tuition & Fees – http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/139 – Massachusetts Residents $126/credit per credit: $24 tuition/$97 general college fees/$5 Technology fees. Non-Massachusetts Residents and International Students $332/credit per credit: $230 tuition/$97 general college fees/$5 Technology fees.

The New England Regional Student Program$138/credit per credit: $36 tuition/$97 general college fees/$5 Technology fees - [This program is available to students from Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont with approval by the New England Board of Higher Education. Important:   As noted throughout the AboutEdu website, please check with the school directly for the latest tuition and fees for your program of interest. Tuition and Fees change often and without notice.
Online Certificates and Degrees include - http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/1120

Online Degrees:
AA Business Concentration
AA Communication
AS Criminal Justice
AA General Concentration
AA Government / History
AS Management
AA Psychology
AA Sociology

Online Certificates:
 Accounting Information Certificate
Computer Forensics
Computed Tomography
 Excel Applications
Law Enforcement
Magnetic Resonance
Mammography
PACs Admininistration
World Studies Certificate



 
IOWA
Eastern Iowa Community College District: Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges - http://www.iowacconline.com/ 
Online Tuition - http://www.eicc.edu/highschool/paying/tuition.html -  $142 p/credit hour plus all applicable school and program fees.
Online Certificates and Degrees - http://www.eicc.edu/highschool/programs/dl_courses/index.html 

Earn a college degree in your pajamas! What could be more comfortable than going to your college classes while still in your PJ's... without shaving, putting on makeup or even your deodorant (though that last one might be pushing it a bit)?
It's all possible with our online college degree program.  Here's how it works:
Through Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges' participation in the Iowa Community College Online Consortium (ICCOC) -  http://www.iowacconline.com/  you can earn your Associate in Arts (AA) Degree entirely online. The consortium provides an extensive schedule of classes every semester. Everything you need to complete your AA Degree is there, just like with our more traditional, classroom-based classes. When you take an online class, you might be working with one of our instructors, or with an instructor at one of the other participating community colleges. Regardless of where that instructor is, you earn your college credits through Clinton, Muscatine or Scott Community College (whichever one you choose) and have full access to all of the services that we offer.   You have the option of taking all of your classes online, or combining them with the traditional classroom-based sessions at one of our colleges. Whatever works best for you and your schedule.

 


OHIO
Clark State Community College
Tuition - http://www.clarkstate.edu/how_much_does_it_cost.php – Out of State tuition and fees estimated at approximately $148.40 per credit hour, but always check with the school directly for the latest tuition and fees, as these change often and without notice.
Online Programs - http://www.clarkstate.edu/images/stories/pdf/docs/onlinedegreescerts.pdf
http://www.clarkstate.edu/online_learning.php




MINNESOTA

Southeast Technical College

Tuition - 
http://www.southeastmn.edu/current_student/tuition.aspx  -  The approximate tuition rate for ALL resident and non-resident students for 2009-2010 is $145.14 per semester credit. Some programs may have differential tuition coststo offset additional program expenditures

Online Programs -  http://www.southeastmn.edu/distance_learning/index.aspx?id=114 -

Online Degrees:

Southeast Technical College offers a range of programs completely online. Each degree, diploma, and certificate will list a program plan and course requirements. Online programs are offered in the following areas:

Accounting

Administrative Support

Microcomputers

Programming & Web Development

Individualized Studies

Medical Support

Nanny

Online Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses

A full complement of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses are available online. The Liberal Arts and Sciences page contains more details. Online courses are marked with an asterisk (*) within each discipline listing.

Award Offerings

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degrees are primarily intended for employment. AAS degrees are not typically designed for transfer; however, other accredited colleges may transfer part or all of the credits depending on a learner’s particular situation.

AS degrees are designed to transfer to a baccalaureate major in a related field. An articulation agreement must be in place between Southeast Technical College and the receiving baccalaureate college or university.

Diploma programs prepare learners for entry-level skilled or semi-skilled professions. Certificates and Diplomas are not designed for transfer.

Certificate programs provide learners basic skills to upgrade their existing knowledge.

 



MINNESOTA

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Tuition - http://www.mnwest.edu/business-office/tuition-fees/ – Tuition of $148.79 per credit plus fully online course per credit fee of $12.50 = $161.29 per credit, but as suggested throughout the AboutEdu Site, and of particular importance for out of state or international students - please contact the school directly for current online courses tuition costs and any other fees or rates that may apply.  
Online Programs  - http://www.mnwest.edu/minnesota-west-online/online-programs/

Minnesota West Online Programs include:
Apply now for online programs!
Accountant, A.A.S.
Accountant, Diploma
Accountant Clerk, Diploma
Administrative Assistant, A.A.S.
Administrative Assistant, Diploma
Biofuels Technology: Biodiesel Certificate
Biofuels Technology: Ethanol Certificate
Business, A.S.
Business Management, A.S.
Education Paraprofessional, Certificate
Energy Technical Specialist, A.A.S.
Healthcare Supervision and Leadership, Certificate
Information Security and Assurance, A.A.S.
Information Security Management, Certificate
Liberal Arts, A.A.
Management and Supervision in Healthcare, A.S.
Medical Administrative Secretary, AAS
Medical Secretary, Diploma
Medical Coding Specialist, Diploma
Three Year Nursing Program (Online) A.S.
Practical Nursing (Online) Diploma
Nursing A.S. (Online)
Receptionist, Certificate
Supervisory Leadership in Management, Certificate
Windsmith, Certificate
Tuition - http://www.southeastmn.edu/current_student/tuition.aspx- As of Summer of 2009 (June 1, 2009) - The approximate tuition rate for ALL resident and non-resident students for 2009-2010 is $145.14 per semester.  Some programs may have differential tuition costs to offset additional program expenditures.
Online Degrees and Certificates include - http://www.southeastmn.edu/distance_learning/index.aspx?id=114

 Programs and Courses at Southeast Technical
Online Degrees
Southeast Technical College offers a range of programs completely online. Each degree, diploma, and certificate will list a program plan and course requirements. Online programs are offered in the following areas:
Accounting
■Bookkeeping Clerk Diploma
Administrative Support
■Administrative Assistant AAS
■Office Assistant Certificate
■Office Specialist Diploma
Microcomputers
■Business Microcomputing Diploma 
■Microcomputer Support Specialist AAS
Programming & Web Development
■.NET Computer Programming Certificate
■Computer Programming – Web Applications AAS
■Computer Programming – Microcomputers AAS
■Web Design and Development AAS
■Web Applications Programming Certificate
Individualized Studies
■Individualized Studies AS
Medical Support
■Health Unit Coordinator Certificate
■Medical Coding Specialist Diploma
■Medical Secretary Transcriptionist Certificate
■Medical Secretary Diploma
■Medical Administrative Secretary AAS
Nanny
■Child Care Basics Certificate
■Professional Nanny/Family Child Care AAS
■Professional Nanny/Family Child Care AS
Online Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses
A full complement of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses are available online. The Liberal Arts and Sciences page contains more details. Online courses are marked with an asterisk (*) within each discipline listing.
Award Offerings
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degrees are primarily intended for employment. AAS degrees are not typically designed for transfer; however, other accredited colleges may transfer part or all of the credits depending on a learner’s particular situation. AS degrees are designed to transfer to a baccalaureate major in a related field. An articulation agreement must be in place between Southeast Technical College and the receiving baccalaureate college or university. Diploma programs prepare learners for entry-level skilled or semi-skilled professions.  Certificates and Diplomas are not designed for transfer. Certificate programs provide learners basic skills to upgrade their existing knowledge. 



UTAH
College of Eastern Utah
Tuition - http://www.ceu.edu/tuition/nonrestuition09.aspx - Out of State tuition is $150 tuition per 1st credit, $250 per 2 credit hours, $350 per 3 credit hours, $590 per 4 per credit hours, and plus all applicable fees.  You will need to check with the school directly for additional credits and the latest tuition and fees rates. 
Online Programs include - http://www.ceu.edu/dl/programs.aspx

General Education:
The Associate Degrees are designed to meet the qualifications of the first two years of a Baccalaureate Degree. A student who transfers from College of Eastern Utah to a public four year institution of higher education in the State of Utah will be automatically cleared of all general education requirements if he or she has received an Associate Degree (students receiving the Associate of Pre-Engineering may have to take additional general education credits). Most accredited four year institutions of higher education in the United States will accept the Associate degree. Students are advised to examine the catalog of the institution to which they plan to transfer.
Criminal Justice:
Criminal Justice is a rapidly expanding field that provides a wide variety of career paths in such areas as law enforcement, courts, criminalistics (crime labs and investigations), law, juvenile law and corrections. Specific career possibilities, depending on the level of education one pursues, could include such things as attorney, law enforcement officer, correctional officer, inspector or compliance officer, firefighter, paralegal, private investigator, forensics specialist, private security, probation officer, and numerous federal enforcement positions. Because our criminal justice system reflects the realities and concerns of society the Criminal Justice program draws from a wide variety of academic disciplines like political science, psychology, history, and sociology. See the Criminal Justice Department website at www.ceu.edu for more information.
Business:
The business department at CEU offers three business degrees:
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
Associate of Science in Business
Associate of Science with an emphasis in Business Information Systems
Students Seeking Certificates and Associate of Applied Science Degrees:
Students who want specific training but don’t plan on transferring to a four-year school should consider a certificate or applied science degree. The certificates and applied science degrees will help you gain detailed, specific skills needed to quickly enter a vocational field and successfully pursue an occupation where you can function effectively in the community. The classes and training provided are designed to match the skills and knowledge needed for specific careers. The certificates can usually be completed within one year. The applied degrees take longer to complete but do enable you to obtain an Associate degree in a specific area. Each applied degree also allows you to select electives and emphasis areas that are of interest or may be needed in your current profession.
 
 
MINNESOTA
INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tuitionhttp://www.inverhills.edu/Enrollment/Tuition/index.aspx -Online Course Tuition estimated at $154.12 per tuition credit plus all applicable general/program/school & other fees. This tuition rate applies to all students regardless of residency unless reciprocity agreements apply. Students from Wisconsin and South Dakota are covered by reciprocity agreements which govern their tuition rate.  Check with Enrollment Services
Online Programs include  - http://www.inverhills.edu/Online/ and http://www.inverhills.edu/Online/prospective/online_degrees.html


Online Degrees:
Associate in Arts (A.A.)
Contemporary Business (A.S.)
Contemporary Business Practice (A.A.S.)
Human Services (A.S.)
 
Online Certificates:
Child Care Teacher (Human Services)
Customer Service (Business)
Criminal Justice (Postgraduate Certificate)
Human Services Assistant (Business)
Human Resource Management (Business)
Innovative Technology and Instruction
Marketing and Sales (Business)
Project Management (Business)
Professional Writing
 
Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree:
The Associate in Arts degree is a general, liberal education degree equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. The A.A. degree incorporates 40 credits from Inver Hills courses that are part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). These courses and credits are approved for transfer to the Minnesota state universities (such as Winona State, St. Cloud State, and Metropolitan State), the University of Minnesota, and many private colleges. In addition, the A.A. includes 14 credits of electives or pre-major course work and 2 credits in health/physical education.

Partially Online Degress and Certificates:
While not completely online, these programs offer a high percentage of courses online. Due to the nature of some of the coursework, some courses are only offered on-campus.
Building Inspection Technology
•Building Inspection Technology (A.A.S. degree)
•Building Inspection Technology (Certificate)
•Building Permit Technician (Certificate)
•Building Inspection Technology Core (Certificate)
Paralegal:
The Inver Hills Paralegal A.S. degree and certificate are partially online. The ABA (American Bar Association) does not allow approved programs to be offered completely online.

 
MINNESOTA
Lake Superior Community College
Online Course Tuition - http://www.lsc.edu/TuitionFees/non.cfm - Online Course Tuition: $164.40 per credit 
Online Programs include - https://www.lsc.edu/connect/index1.cfm
 
Degrees / Programs - LSC offers the following programs online:
Accountant: Associate in Applied Science (70 credits)
Administrative Support : Legal Secretary, Certificate (18 credits)
Associate in Arts Degree (60 credits)
Business Administration: Associate in Science (64 credits)
CISCO Network Associate: Certificate (14 credits)
Hemodialysis Patient Care (21 credits)
Microsoft Systems Administrator: Certificate (13 credits)
Network Administration in Associate of Applied Science (72 credits)
Paralegal: Assoc. in Science (64 credits)
Paralegal: Assoc. in Applied Science (64 credits)
Professional Bookkeeper (30 credits)




CALIFORNIA
College of the Canyons
Tuitiion http://www.canyons.edu/offices/pio/keyinfo/Fall2008ProfileSheet.pdf - Tuition costs in general and online tuition per credit for out of state is not easy to find on this site, and AboutEdu strongly recommends contacting the school directly for the latest cost and fee information.  In the school's fact sheet, we were able to find an  Out of State tuition cost of $166 per credit plus estimated fees of $26.00 = $192.00 per credit hour plus all other applicable general/program/school fees.
Online Programs include - http://www.canyons.edu/offices/distance_learning/programs/

Online AA Degree:
With the exception of the Communications requirement (Communication Studies 105) College of the Canyons offers online courses transferable to CSU campuses in the form of an "online AA degree." Many additional online and hybrid courses are also offered, that are transferable to UC and CSU campuses. Important: Please note that online courses may require testing at institutions near the student's home. Sites may include community colleges or public libraries. This requirement may be listed in the instructor's orientation letter located at the Orientation Letters page. If not, please check with your instructor. Complete proctoring information is located here.  At this time College of the Canyons offers an AA degree in transfer studies which is transferable to any California State University campus. In the future we will offer online AA degrees in subjects including Social Sciences and English.

 
NEW JERSEY
Burlinton County College
Tuitionhttp://staff.bcc.edu/Business_Office/fees.asp -  Out of State or Country Tuition is listed as $167 tuition per credit, plus estimated additional general, school and program fees that bring the estimated total to $191.50 per credit.  However, please check directly with the school for the latest total online costs and all applicable fees.
Online Programs include - http://staff.bcc.edu/distance/OlDegrees.html

 Associate Degrees:
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Arts
Associate of Science (A.S.) in Liberal Arts and Sciences
 Associate of Science (A.S.) in Accounting
Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Psychology
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Education
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Business Management Technology
Academic Certificate:
Liberal Arts and Sciences Certificate
Career Certificates:
Family Helper Certificate




SOUTH DAKOTA
Lake Area Technical Institute
Tuition - http://www.lakeareatech.edu/programs/mltonline/cost.html - http://www.lakeareatech.edu/programs/roboticsonline/costs.html – http://www.lakeareatech.edu/admissions/tuition.html - This is one of the most confusing sites when it comes to Tuition Cost of online programs for out of state or international students. Out of State Distance and International students must contact the school to obtain the latest applicable tuition rates and fees for the program of interest. As a means of reference, for some of their online programs, we estimated cost of tuition and fees for one of their online programs to be around $167.10 per credit hour, and may not include all fees - For any programs at this school, we strongly suggest contacting them directly to make sure the program is 100% online(some programs may require some on campus elements) and the latest actual total costs for out-of state and international distance learners.
Online Programs include - http://www.lakeareatech.edu/edegree.html

Robotics E-Degree:
LATI has announced its seventh program to offer online course content delivery. The Robotics Program will be offering its traditional program in LATI's eLearning environment, allowing students to receive a degree online!
Marketing Management Sales E-Degree:
LATI has announced its sixth program to offer online course content delivery. The Marketing Management Sales Program will be offering its traditional program in LATI's eLearning environment, allowing students to receive a degree online!
Financial Services E-Degree:
LATI has announced its fifth program to offer online course content delivery. The Financial Services Program will be offering its traditional program in LATI's eLearning environment, allowing students to receive a degree online!
Mechanical Drafting E-Degree:
LATI has announced its fourth program to offer online course content delivery. The Mechanical Drafting Program will be offering its traditional program in LATI's eLearning environment, allowing students to receive a degree online!
Computer Information Systems E-Degree:
LATI has announced its third program to offer online course content delivery. The Computer Information Systems Program will be offering its traditional program in LATI's eLearning environment, allowing students to receive a degree online!
Medical Laboratory Technician E-Degree:
LATI has announced its second program to offer online course content delivery. The Medical Laboratory Technician Program will be offering its traditional program in LATI's eLearning environment, allowing students to receive a degree online!
Practical Nursing E-Degree:
LATI is once again offering its Practical Nursing Program Online! This program will provide those students not capable of commuting to school an Online alternative. Obtaining your nursing degree will be an exciting and interactive experience

 
 
 
 

OHIO
Columbus State Community College
Tuition - http://cscc.edu/About/fees.htm - Quarterly Academic Fees -
Ohio resident students are charged $79 per credit hour for all hours scheduled. Non-Ohio, U.S. resident students are charged $175 per credit hour for all hours scheduled. International students are charged $210 per credit hour for all hours scheduled. 

Migrant workers Footnote on tuition page:  A person who has been employed as a migrant worker in the State of Ohio and his or her dependents shall be considered a resident for these purposes provided such person has worked in Ohio at least four months during each of the three years preceding the proposed enrollment.
Online Certificates - http://global.cscc.edu/CoursesDegrees/onlinedegrees.asp?T=C

Distance Learning Certificates and Degrees
Certificate Programs:
Columbus State Community College currently offers the following certificates through Distance Learning, certain courses may require some face-to-face learning experience:
1.Certificate in 3D Visualization
2.Certificate in Bookkeeping
3.Certificate in Complementary Care
4.Certificate in Desktop Publishing
5.Certificate in Digital Design
6.Certificate in Direct Marketing
7.Certificate in Health and Safety Training for Hazardous Waste Operations
8.Certificate in Health Care Manager
9.Certificate in Leadership Skills Development
10.Certificate in Office Specialist
11.Certificate in Patient Care Skills
12.Certificate in Photography
13.Certificate in Pre-MBA (Marketing)
14.Certificate in Pre-MBA (Business Management)
15.Certificate in Strategic Procurement
16.Certificate in Supply Chain Management
17.Certificate in Sustainable Building Certificate
 
Associate Programs:
Columbus State Community College currently offers the following associate degrees through Distance Learning, certain courses may require some face-to-face learning experience: 
1.Associate of Arts
2.Associate of Applied Science in Business Management
3.Associate of Applied Science in Exercise Science Major
4.Associate of Applied Science in Geographic Information Systems
5.Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management Technology
6.Associate of Applied Science in Marketing
7.Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
8.Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
9.Associate of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management
 
 
NORTH DAKOTA
Bismarck State College
Tuition - http://www.bsc.nodak.edu/student/finaid/files/COA2.pdf, and http://www.bsc.nodak.edu/energy/students/pwrp/tuition.asp- Online classes $176.00 per credit, and Online Energy Programs $210.00 per credit (Power/Process/ETST). Online Books approximately $200-$500 dollars per semester.
Energy Programs - http://www.bsc.nodak.edu/energy/ and
Online Programs - http://www.bsconline.org/index.learn?action=Catalog&subaction=CatalogIntro

BSC's online offerings include many general education and elective courses, as well as extensive technical courses that, depending on the curriculum, lead to Program Certificates, Associate in Applied Science degrees, Associate in Arts degrees or a Bachelor of Applied Science degree:
Geographic Information Systems
Human Services
 
 Management 
 Nuclear Power Technology
 
Power Plant Technology
Process Plant Technology
Web Page Development and Design 
Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management 

BSC's online courses make it possible for anyone with Internet access to complete college credit classes. They are designed for independent learners and those who need freedom in their scheduling. 
For more information, go online to
bismarckstate.edu/online



MICHIGAN

   Jackson Community College
   Tuition - http://www.jccmi.edu/StudentServices/Registration/tuition.htm – Out of State Tuition is estimated at approximately $182 per credit hour, and this is not including all applicable course/program and all other general fees.  The Course Fee for online courses are based on total billing contact hours for each course.  For example, an online course with 3 billing hours would carry one course fee of $108, but please check directly with the school for the latest costs and fees.
   Online Programs -  http://jetnet.jccmi.edu/file.php/1/jetnetmain/coursesdegrees.htm

   Degrees, Certificates and Concentrations Completely Online include:
   -General Education - Certificate  
   - Accounting - Associate in Applied Science  
   - Accounting - Certificate  
   - Business Administration - Associate in Applied Science  
   - Business Administration - Certificate  
   - Management - Certificate  
   - Financial Services - Concentration  
   Coming in Winter of 2010...
   -Corrections Certificate
   -Corrections Officer Concentration 
   Programs Online: 
   - General Sonography - Associate in Applied Science   
   - Vascular Sonography - Associate in Applied Science  
   - Cardiac Sonography - Associate in Applied Science   
   Note: Completion of biology requirement in all sonography programs can be completed on campus or transferred to JCC.