Georgia Southwestern ranks second in nation for most affordable online MBA degree
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AMERICUS — New research has revealed the most affordable MBA programs in the U.S., with Georgia Southwestern State University earning second place.
University ranking site Research.com examined a range of universities that offer an online MBA program, focusing on their estimated tuition per credit hour for non-residents and total credits. A ranking was then created to discover the most cost-effective options.
Northeastern State University is the most affordable, with an estimated tuition cost of $251 per credit hour and a total of 36 credits.
Georgia Southwestern State University is second, with an estimated tuition cost of $257 per credit hour and a total of 30 credits. Core courses in the program include advanced business finance, international business practice, and organizational theory and behavior. The MBA program requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
In third is Fitchburg State University, with an estimated tuition cost of $275 per credit hour and a total of 30 credits. Eastern New Mexico University is fourth, with an estimated tuition cost of $297.25 per credit hour and a total of 30 credits.
Fifth is Missouri State University, with an estimated tuition cost of $309 per credit hour and a total of 33 credits; the University of the Cumberlands is sixth, with an estimated tuition cost of $315 per credit hour and a total of 37 credits; while Sam Houston State University is seventh, with an estimated tuition cost of $320 per credit hour and a total of 36 credits.
In eighth is the University of Central Arkansas, with an estimated tuition cost of $325 per credit hour and a total of 30 credits; ninth is Texas Tech University, with an estimated tuition cost of $333 per credit hour and a total of 30 credits, and Southeastern Oklahoma State University is tenth, with an estimated tuition cost of $337 and a total of 36 credits
“Online degrees have skyrocketed in popularity since the pandemic as they offer flexibility to balance your professional and personal life,” Research.com’s Imed Bouchrika noted. “MBAs provide analytical and problem-solving skills which will allow you to work in a range of environments and leadership roles.
“These findings outline the most affordable options available, so you can achieve the degree you want no matter your financial situation.”
Additional information at https://research.com/degrees/affordable-online-mba-programs, which conducted the research.
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