Low-cost and tuition-free online schools can save you thousands, but there are trade-offs to consider, including hidden fees, smaller major selection, and less prestige.

Emma Bittner considered getting a master's degree in public health at a university near her home in Austin, Texas. But the in-person program cost tens of thousands of dollars more than she had hoped ...

Emma Bittner considered getting a master’s degree in public health at a nearby university, but the in-person program cost tens of thousands of dollars more than she had hoped to spend. So she checked ...

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The Board of Trustees approved a 5.93% increase in the undergraduate cost of attendance for the 2025-26 academic year during its recent quarterly meeting, bringing Duke’s price tag to $92,042. Of the ...