This year is the first time that more U.S. college students will learn entirely online compared to being fully in-person. And research shows most online programs cost as much or more than in-person.

Getty Images; photo collage NPR 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 ...

According to the new CHLOE 10 Report, nearly nine in 10 colleges plan to expand online programs to meet surging demand—a complete reversal from just two decades ago when policymakers actively ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about education, edtech and higher education. In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to squeeze and reshape higher ...

Community colleges have traditionally served local students, but online programs are changing that. Fully online options are expanding flexibility and redefining how students access community ...

Until recently, most Americans considered college a good investment. But only 22 percent now believe a four-year degree is worth pursuing if it requires taking out loans. Given a choice of five ...