104 online-eligible programs · Same degree, same diploma
Online AI degrees.
The best online programs in 2026 are functionally indistinguishable from their on-campus counterparts — same faculty, same curriculum, same diploma — for a fraction of the cost. A working engineer can finish a master's for under $10K.
104
Online-eligible programs
$7K
Lowest master's (OMSCS)
71%
Fully asynchronous
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Relocation required
Asynchronous
74 programs · 71% of online catalog
Recorded lectures, self-paced assignments, proctored exams. The most common format — built around working full-time.
Synchronous
18 programs · 17% of online catalog
Live cohort classes at fixed weekly times, often paired with recorded versions. Closer to a traditional classroom experience.
Hybrid / Mixed
12 programs · 12% of online catalog
Most coursework online, a few on-campus residencies per year. Common at programs wanting labs or in-person research.
Enrollment rhythm: most online programs take rolling admissions and admit in 4–6 starts per year (every 7–8 weeks). Traditional academic-calendar programs — Georgia Tech OMSCS, Columbia, Johns Hopkins — still run fall/spring cohorts. Verify start dates before you apply; deadlines can land 4 months before the term begins.
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