If you've ever thought about earning an online master's degree in public safety management and leadership, you may have felt stymied by the plethora of information available on the internet – not all of it reliable! It can be hard to tell what schools offer a quality education that's also worth the investment and within your price range. The truth is, it's worthwhile to conduct all the research if it means you can find a program that fits you well.
Of course, chances are you don't have time to spend endless hours surfing the web. You might already have a full-time job, and/or a family that deserves your attention. Rather than sift through pages and pages of school descriptions, you can cut your search down to a fraction of the time by focusing on this one list.
Methodology
We have taken the time to compile a selection of the ten least expensive online master's degrees in public management, leadership, administration, and related fields. To determine the least expensive, we consulted the U.S. Department of Education's College Navigator database. The schools are presented below in descending order by tuition amount. Most of them offer prices you won't believe – as low as $7,500 a year! The most expensive school on this list of online master's in public safety management and leadership degree programs, George Washington University (listed first), is a little pricey for some, but worth mentioning given that traditional programs at the D.C.-based school can run $50,000 or even $60,000 annually.
Take a look around and see what you think. They may be inexpensive, but they're also worth every penny. These schools offer some surprisingly cutting-edge resources, many of which have earned them accolades from U.S. News, Forbes, College Prowler, and other big names in higher education.
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Sources:
College Navigator
U.S. News Ranking & Reviews
G.I. Jobs
Wikipedia – Saint Joseph's University
Military Times
Forbes
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Colleges of Distinction
TopTenReviews
College Prowler
About the Author:
Iris Stone began her writing career when she started working as a freelance writer and researcher in 2011. Her freelance business soon took off and she now owns and operates a writing and editing firm that works with clients all across the country. Despite the time it takes to run a business she still does much of the writing herself, and her work has included a variety of content related to education policy, colleges and universities, academic programs, and graduates' careers. Her interests actually span far beyond writing, and she is currently studying to be a physicist! Check out her Google+ Profile.
