In Illinois, most online degree projects cost between $10,000 and $100,000 per degree, with a typical price near $40,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical online degree cost
$10,000 – $100,000
per degree · typical $40,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Online degree cost breakdown
- Public university (in-state)$10,000 – $40,000typical $25,000
- Public university (out-of-state)$30,000 – $80,000typical $50,000
- Private/nonprofit$50,000 – $120,000typical $70,000
At a glance
- Typical range$10,000 – $100,000
- Unitper degree
- Cities covered50
What Online Degrees costs
Tuition for online bachelor's or master's degrees ranges from $10k for public in-state to $100k+ for private universities. Typical total cost for a bachelor's is $40k, including fees and digital materials. Financial aid and scholarships can reduce the price.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online degree cost?
Varies widely: associate's $10k–$30k, bachelor's $30k–$100k+, master's $20k–$100k. Public schools are cheaper for in-state.
What affects the cost of Online Degrees?
School type, residency, program level, and whether you pay per credit or flat tuition. Some charge technology fees.
How can I reduce costs?
Choose a public university, apply for FAFSA and scholarships, transfer credits, take advantage of employer tuition assistance, and consider community college first.