Master’s degrees
Compare master’s degree options
Compare master's degree costs by program. Check prerequisites, practicums or residencies, and licensure rules with your state board before you apply.
Before you compare prices, check what each master’s program asks of you. Many want a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and some require prerequisite courses first. Those courses can add credits and cost to your plan.
Next, look for hands-on requirements. Counseling, psychology and similar programs often include a practicum, internship or residency. You may need to arrange a site near you, take time off work, or attend campus in person even when classes are online. Ask how the school helps with placements.
If the job you want requires a license, such as counseling, confirm the requirements with your state licensing board before you enroll. Rules differ from state to state. A program that fits one state’s requirements may not fit another’s, and an accredited program does not guarantee a license.
Compare programs on total required credits, the rate that applies to you, required fees and the time you can realistically commit. Pick a subject below to compare programs.
- Human resources
Compare 15 online human resources master's degrees by published rate, credits and required fees, plus 7 options priced differently.
- 15 programs compared
- 30–48 semester credits
- $368–$794 per credit before fees
- Prices checked October 14, 2026
- MBA in finance
Compare 18 online MBA programs with a finance focus by per-credit rate, credits, delivery and fee gaps, with Texas residency and prep-module notes.
- 18 programs compared
- 30–45 semester credits
- $401–$1,030 per credit before fees
- Prices checked October 14, 2026
- MBA in information technology
Compare 4 online MBA programs with an information technology focus by per-credit rate, credits and fees, with other options noted.
- 4 programs compared
- 34–48 semester credits
- $414–$975 per credit before fees
- Prices checked October 14, 2026
- Mental health counseling
Compare 11 online mental health counseling master's programs, 30–60 credits, with 2026-27 rates, campus residencies and CACREP status.
- 11 programs compared
- 30–60 semester credits
- $309–$660 per credit before fees
- Prices checked October 17, 2026
- Psychology
Compare psychology program requirements, published rates, required fees, and the cost of the credits you still need.
- 12 programs compared
- 30–39 semester credits (1 program uses quarter credits)
- $429–$696 per credit before fees
- Prices checked October 17, 2026