Emma Bittner's quest for an affordable online master's degree in public health revealed shocking equivalences in cost to traditional, in-person programs. Despite expectations for lower tuition in online formats, a survey indicates most online programs are priced similarly or higher than face-to-face counterparts. Insight from Kevin Carey highlights how universities utilize online education as a revenue stream, leading to high marketing costs. Furthermore, a significant majority of Americans expect online learning to be cheaper; yet, the reality is that many institutions impose additional fees that contribute to the expenses.
Bittner questioned the value of the high costs of online education, wondering why they equate to or exceed in-person programs.
The survey found that 83% of online programs cost as much or more than their in-person counterparts, highlighting widespread misperceptions about online education pricing.
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