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Key takeaway: Our directory lists 76 Massachusetts schools that offer at least one fully online program (IPEDS DISTPGS data). Among the Massachusetts schools in our directory that report a published in-state tuition rate, the median is $35,634 (IPEDS/College Scorecard data in our directory). Compare accredited options below, ranked by our independent BOC Score.
Studying online from Massachusetts means you can enroll at a Massachusetts public university and, in many cases, qualify for in-state tuition rates without relocating – a meaningful savings compared with out-of-state pricing at the same school. Public university tuition varies widely by institution and program, so compare the published rate for each school you are considering rather than assuming a single statewide figure; Massachusetts is also home to a large number of private nonprofit institutions, which typically publish a single tuition rate regardless of residency. Massachusetts participates in the New England Regional Student Program, which can reduce the out-of-state rate for residents of other New England states enrolling in specific majors; ask the admissions office directly, since eligible programs and rates change by term.
Tuition is only one part of the comparison. Before enrolling anywhere, verify the school’s accreditation status through the U.S. Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP). Accredited status affects the transferability of your credits and whether employers and licensing boards will recognize your degree. If a Massachusetts program leads to a licensed occupation – nursing and teaching are common examples – also confirm with the relevant Massachusetts licensing board that the specific online program satisfies the state’s education requirements before you enroll, since online program approval can differ from campus-program approval even at the same institution.
The list below is ordered by our independent BOC Score, which weighs graduation rate, median earnings after enrollment, average net price, retention rate, and the availability of fully online programs using federal outcome data from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Advertising never affects these rankings. Schools without enough reported outcome data to be scored are listed after the ranked schools rather than omitted.
The schools below offer at least one fully online program and are drawn from our directory of Massachusetts institutions. Use the BOC Score, tuition figures, and program details shown on each card to narrow your comparison, then contact schools directly for current pricing and enrollment deadlines.
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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Our directory includes 76 Massachusetts schools that offer at least one fully online program, based on IPEDS distance-education data.
Among the Massachusetts schools in our directory that report a published in-state tuition rate, the median is $35,634 (IPEDS/College Scorecard data in our directory). This figure includes both public and private nonprofit institutions, so confirm the current rate directly with each school.
Search the school’s name in the U.S. Department of Education’s DAPIP database to confirm current, recognized accreditation before you enroll.
Schools are ordered by our independent BOC Score, which combines graduation rate, median earnings, average net price, retention rate, and fully online availability from federal outcome data. Advertising does not influence the ranking.
