Is tuition for online degrees comparable to tuition at traditional colleges and universities?

Posted in Financial on October 16th, 2007

The popularity of online degrees is rising. Many people choose this type of instruction due to family commitments and work schedules. Other people choose this route to avoid the commute and the rising cost of gasoline. Some people like these programs because they can learn at their own pace rather than be required to meet strict deadlines. For some, an online program is their only opportunity to earn a college degree. I have often wondered how tuition rates compare. Is tuition for online degrees and traditional degrees about the same, or does it cost more to obtain one or the other?