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Online degrees have many advantages, including greater flexibility, convenience and affordability. The benefits of online learning, including self-paced learning, work-life balance, and eliminating geographical barriers, make it a worthwhile investment for busy adults.</p> <p>Those with college degrees experience a lower unemployment rate and receive higher salaries than those who only have a high school education. In fact, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation states “<a href='https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/blog/not-getting-college-degree-will-cost-you-500000'>Not Getting a College Degree Will Cost You $500,000.”</a> UMass Lowell’s online degrees, which provide the same diploma online as on-campus graduates receive, are known for having one of the highest returns on a college investment in the United States.</p> <p>Furthermore, online degree programs often come at a lower cost compared to many traditional on-campus programs. 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UMass Lowell offers accelerated online courses that can be completed in 8 weeks, half the length of a typical semester. We also have a very generous transfer credit allowance, enabling you to count up to 90 college credits from other accredited institutions toward your bachelor's degree, which is 75% of the required credits. If you are a full-time student who chooses not to take breaks from your education and transfer in the maximum number of credits, you can complete a bachelor's degree program at UMass Lowell in as little as 12-18 months. However, you have as much time as you need to finish the bachelor's program. </p> </div> </div> </section> </div></li> <li><div class="panel-group"> <section class="panel panel-default nopadding" itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="panel-heading"> <div class="panel-title strong"> <a data-bs-toggle="collapse" role="button" href="#faq3" class="ac-toggle collapsed" aria-expanded="false" > <span itemprop="name">How much does an online master’s degree cost?</span> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span> <span class="fa fa-minus"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div id="faq3" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="true" itemscope itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"> <div class="panel-body" itemprop="text"> <p>According to bestcolleges.com, the cost of master’s degree programs range between $50,000 to $85,000 for two years. The majority of UMass Lowell’s online master’s degrees can be completed for just under $20,000 per year.</p> <p>The cost of UMass Lowell’s online masters degrees is the same for all students, whether you live in the U.S. or abroad. However, the total cost may also be impacted by other factors, including whether you qualify for financial aid and if you have tuition assistance from your employer.</p> </div> </div> </section> </div></li> <li><div class="panel-group"> <section class="panel panel-default nopadding" itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="panel-heading"> <div class="panel-title strong"> <a data-bs-toggle="collapse" role="button" href="#faq4" class="ac-toggle collapsed" aria-expanded="false" > <span itemprop="name">Does FAFSA cover online certificate programs?</span> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span> <span class="fa fa-minus"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div id="faq4" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="true" itemscope itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"> <div class="panel-body" itemprop="text"> <p>Many of UMass Lowell’s online certificate programs are eligible for financial aid. As a student pursuing either a graduate or undergraduate certificate, you should plan to complete the <a href='/financial-aid/'>FAFSA</a> to be considered for loans and scholarships. However, not every certificate is financial aid eligible, so if you require financial assistance, please contact <a href='https://www.uml.edu/thesolutioncenter/contact.aspx'>The Solution Center</a> to confirm that your program of interest qualifies.</p> </div> </div> </section> </div></li> <li><div class="panel-group"> <section class="panel panel-default nopadding" itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <div class="panel-heading"> <div class="panel-title strong"> <a data-bs-toggle="collapse" role="button" href="#faq5" class="ac-toggle collapsed" aria-expanded="false" > <span itemprop="name">Do community college credits transfer to universities? </span> <span class="fa fa-plus"></span> <span class="fa fa-minus"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div id="faq5" class="panel-collapse collapse" aria-expanded="true" itemscope itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"> <div class="panel-body" itemprop="text"> <p>Yes. Not only do community college credits transfer to universities, but community college students in Massachusetts who have completed an associates degree can take advantage of MassTransfer pathways and transfer into their junior year. 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