20 CHEAP MASTER'S IN GENERAL STUDIES ONLINE

Texas Tech University has an online Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree that offers two options: a 36 hour, non-thesis program; or a thesis option with 24 hours of coursework and six hours of thesis. Students may choose a pre-designed program, using coursework from different colleges, or a self-designed program, which incorporates three areas unique to the students who are creating the degree coursework. With a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1, admission to the program requires an ACT or SAT scores, high school transcripts with class rank, and a $75 application fee. Texas Tech University offers an online, graduate tuition rate of $190 per credit hour, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Western New Mexico University has an online Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree that is a 36 credit hour program in which students design their own degree plan by selecting two to three fields of study from fourteen options including the following: reading education; special education; history; English; criminal justice; and educational leadership. With a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1, the program requires a letter of intent, the creation of a sample degree plan, a GPA of 3.0/4.0, and a $40 application fee. Western New Mexico University charges an online, graduate rate of $249.78 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

The University of Alabama has an online Master of Science in Human Environmental Sciences (General Studies) degree that is a 30 credit hour program with coursework that includes the following: Entrepreneurship in Human Environmental Sciences; Cognition, Strategies, and Technology; and Special Problems in Consumer Affairs. With a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1, admission to the program requires a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.0 on the last 60 undergraduate hours or acceptable GRE/GMAT/or MAT scores. The University of Alabama charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $394 per hour. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The University of South Dakota has an online Master of Arts in Disciplinary Studies degree that is a 32 credit hour program that is composed of two or three disciplines (9-12 credit hours each), a three-credit hour research methods/statistics course and one credit hour applied learning course. The University of South Dakota charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $450.90 per credit hour. With a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, admission to the program requires official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and a $35 application fee. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Wayland Baptist University has an online Master of Arts in the Humanities degree that is a 36 credit hour program composed of 18 hours in one discipline and 18 hours in another, creating a kind of double major with fields such as English or history or religion. With a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1, the program requires official transcripts and a $50 application fee. Wayland Baptist University offers an online, graduate tuition rate of $465 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Tiffin University has an online Master of Humanities with a Concentration in Humanities degree with five areas of concentration: Communication; Arts and Visual Media; English; Creative Writing; and Film Studies. With a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1, the credit hour program requires a 300-word writing sample and transcripts, but the application fee is waived if the submission is online. Tiffin University charges $500 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

Faulkner University has an online Master of Arts in Humanities degree that is a 36 credit hour course with coursework that includes Introduction to Humane Letters and Writing and Great Ideas, Authors, and Writings: Historic Investigations. With a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1, the program requires transcripts showing a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, GRE scores, three letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources, and your statement of goals and interests. There is not an application fee. Faulkner University charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $515 per course. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The University of Maine has an online Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Maine Studies) degree that is a 30 credit hour program in which 15 of the 30 hours must be Maine-related courses, which will be selected in close cooperation with the Maine Studies program director. With a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1, the program requires official transcripts, letters of recommendation, a 3.0 minimum on a scale of 4.0, and GRE scores. The University of Maine charges an online, out-of-state, graduate tuition rate of $549 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Empire State College has an online Master of Arts in Liberal Arts degree that is a 36 credit hour program with coursework that includes a seminar in liberal studies and models of critical inquiry. With a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1, the program requires a transcript for application and 2-3 weekend residencies over the course of matriculation. Empire State College charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $555 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Stony Brook University has an online Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree, a credit hour program that may be valid toward meeting requirements of teacher licensure with certain provisions. A curriculum for the program may be designed from courses from a broad range of fields. With a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1, the program calls for official transcripts, a resume, a 500-750 word personal statement, two letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and a $100 application fee. Stony Brook University charges an online, out-of-state, graduate tuition rate of $555 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.