That figure does not include student fees. The 10 online bachelor's degree programs that had the lowest in-state tuition charged an average of $111 per credit, with an average total cost of about $13,420.

Online Bachelor's in Engineering Degrees.  Some colleges offer dual degree programs that enable the student to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. These types of programs can generally be completed in five or six years.

The most recognized and accepted type of accreditation in the United States is regional accreditation. Generally, college credits or degrees received at a regionally accredited institution are accepted by other regionally accredited colleges or universities (non-regionally accredited programs are not as accepted)