Best Affordable Online Business Degree Programs of 2025

Why GMU Made Our List

An online business degree from GMU is anything but cheap on paper. The bachelor’s in business program at GMU's Costello College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and costs $558 per credit hour for Virginia residents and $1,565 per credit hour for non-Virginia residents.

But the school is more affordable than you might think: The vast majority of students receive financial aid, and the average annual net price after aid is roughly $19,000.

Why Attend GMU

• Lower Cost After Aid: While the price tag of a GMU degree is high, you can drastically reduce this cost by taking advantage of generous financial aid opportunities.
• High-Demand Concentrations Available: In GMU's online business program, you'll get access to eight concentrations in fast-growing fields like information systems, supply chain management, and business analytics.
• Most Students Receive Aid: At least 80% of students receive financial aid, according to the latest data.

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• High Cost Without Aid: While most students receive aid, those who don't will likely face high costs: The cost of a degree for out-of-state students without aid can be more than $100,000.
• Blend of Synchronous and Asynchronous Courses: Some courses offered online are synchronous, meaning you'll need to log in at a specific time each week. This may make it hard if you have a strict work schedule.

High Admission Rate: GMU admits around 9 in 10 applicants, so you may not have too much trouble getting accepted.

Why UNT Made Our List

UNT's online BS in general business program costs $330 per credit hour, with 120 credit hours required to earn your degree. That comes to a total of around $40,000 for your time at the AACSB-accredited G. Brint Ryan College of Business — though that figure can drop significantly with financial aid.

At UNT, you can get a holistic look at the business world with classes in information systems and business analytics. You can also hone in-demand skills needed for various industries.

Why Attend UNT

• Affordable Regardless of Location: UNT's online business degree charges a flat rate of $330 per credit, whether you live in Texas or a different state.
• Low Cost After Aid: Annual costs for attending UNT run an average of just under $15,000 after aid. This makes UNT the most affordable school on our list.
• Most Students Get Aid: An overwhelming majority of UNT students, 91%, receive aid. That's the highest percentage of all the schools on our list.

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• Internship Opportunities Available: UNT connects online business students with paid internship opportunities, so you can network while learning the skills you need to succeed.
• Lower Graduation Rate: At 60% across degree types, UNT has the lowest graduation rate of the schools on our list.

Good Social Mobility: More than half of students across all income levels finish their UNT degree within four years.

Why Penn State Made Our List

Penn State's online BS in business program is another highly affordable degree option. Most Penn State students receive financial aid, reducing the annual net price of attendance to just over $24,000. That affordable price accompanies high-demand curricula in areas like supply chain management and analytics.

Penn State's Smeal College of Business is also accredited by the AACSB.

Why Attend Penn State

• High Graduation Rate: At 72%, the school's graduation rate is tied for the highest rate on our list.
• Individualized Learning: You can create an individualized learning pathway and select electives based on your career goals.
• Plenty of Specializations Available: Penn State offers many business specializations in areas like health services, entrepreneurship, and more.

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• Tuition Depends on Credits: If you have 60 or more credits, you'll pay $678 per credit. If you have 59 or fewer credits, that price falls to $632 per credit.
• Higher Tuition After Aid: At just over $24,000, Penn State's average annual net price after aid is the highest of those for schools on our list.

Major Prerequisites: To declare a major in business, you must have completed both ECON 102 and at least one math course from a selection of seven with a grade of C or higher. You must also be in at least your third semester and have at least a 2.0 GPA for all of your college-level courses.

Why AUM Made Our List

AUM's online BS in business administration is highly customizable, letting you tailor the general business program's curriculum to your career goals. At just $368 per credit for in-state students and $389 per credit for out-of-state students, AUM's business program will run you around $44,000-$47,000 for all four years.

The College of Business is accredited by the AACSB, ensuring you receive a high-quality education.

Why Attend AUM

• Flexible Focus: AUM designs its online degree programs for adults who are working full time. This means you won't have to put your career on hold to pursue your degree.
• High Graduation Rate: At 72%, AUM's graduation rate ties with Penn State's for the highest rate on our list.
• General Business Major: AUM's general business major gives you a broad look at the business landscape but also includes electives so you can hone your skills in niche areas that interest you.

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• Cost Cut Down by Aid:  Average annual tuition and fees fall to roughly $15,000 after financial aid. And almost all students, 99%, are awarded some type of aid.
• Accessible Admissions: AUM has a first-year admission rate of 93%, making it the easiest school to get into on our list.

Fewer Specializations Available: While its general business major touches on many important aspects of the field, AUM doesn't offer as many specialized tracks as other online business programs on this list do.

Why Missouri State Made Our List

Missouri State's online BS in general business program has a broad focus, teaching you everything from accounting to human resources. Housed in Missouri State's AACSB-accredited College of Business, the undergraduate business program is highly affordable, with an average annual net price of around $17,000 after financial aid.

Why Attend Missouri State

• Customize With Electives: While the business degree has a broad focus as a whole, you can customize your program with electives. Missouri State offers a wide range of electives in various industries and specializations, such as labor law, insurance, and project management.
• Ample Online Student Support: The university offers plenty of virtual support, including research and writing assistance, to online students, making it easier to succeed.
• Most Students Get Aid: 94% of students receive financial aid, which is the second-highest rate of all schools on our list.

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• Broad Business Focus: The university's general business degree is meant to be a broad introduction to business. It includes instruction in key business topics like finance, management, marketing, and human resources.
• Lower Graduation Rate: Fewer than 60% of Missouri State students graduate based on the latest data, a rate lower than that of all other schools on our list.

High Admission Rate: The university is relatively easy to get into, with a 91% admission rate.