2020 Most Affordable Online Colleges
Each year, we publish our Most Affordable Online College Rankings, which represent the most affordable online degrees in the country across a variety of popular subjects. Every degree is from an accredited school, and annual tuitions start below $4,000.
| Rank | School | Undergrad Tuition | Grad Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State University | $4,200 | $3,842 | |
| California Coast University | $4,725 | $4,485 | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $5,970 | $3,855 | |
| Aspen University | $4,500 | $5,850 | |
| University of Arkansas | $6,159 | $4,558 | |
| Fort Hays State University | $6,560 | $4,316 | |
| Albany State University | $5,487 | $5,400 | |
| Minot State University | $6,087 | $5,030 | |
| University of the Cumberlands | $6,368 | $4,883 | |
| Valdosta State University | $6,060 | $5,274 |
Most Affordable Online Degrees by Subject
The online schools on our most affordable ranking lists have an average tuition of just $9,790, allowing students interested in anything from accounting to web design to find an affordable degree. View our 102 Most Affordable rankings or browse our most popular programs:
| # 1 | Aspen University |
| # 2 | California Coast University |
| # 3 | Clayton State University |
| # 1 | Tallahassee Community College |
| # 2 | Florida SouthWestern State College |
| # 3 | East Georgia State College |
| # 1 | Tennessee State University |
| # 2 | Aspen University |
| # 3 | California Coast University |
| # 1 | Lamar University |
| # 2 | University of the Potomac |
| # 3 | American Public University System |
About our Rankings
OnlineU researches accredited online colleges in order to provide rankings based on affordability. We believe tuition should be at the forefront of the higher education conversation, so we manually research and standardize tuition data in order to make it straightforward and accessible. To see exactly how we calculate our numbers, simply hover on any school’s tuition amount. Each year, we publish rankings of the Most Affordable Online Colleges in order to help prospective students find an online program that matches their budget and career aspirations.