Is $1,000 too expensive for an online university course in psychology?

[Bethany22]

I was thinking, just in case I decide to pursue a second degree in psychology in the future, that taking an online course within the psychology department would lessen my load in the future. Maybe during the research paper assignment in the course, my professor will tell me that my paper is good enough to publish, and if he doesn't think it's that great, then that will tell me whether it would be a waste of time or not pursuing the rest of the degree.

[caring__1]

A bachelor's degree in psychology is comparable to a general major. A graduate degree and license are necessary to actually work in the field. If this is an undergrad course, papers tend to be read by TAs, not professors, so they're unlikely to be qualified to tell you your paper is worthy of publishing. If something is published, even though you'll do all the work for the research paper, it is the professor's name listed as the primary author, not yours.

$1000 is a steep price for a single course. If you're considering a degree in psychology, check the requirements, and make sure this course will count toward your major requirements. Talk with a counselor in the department to determine whether the course will ease your load in the future and whether it is cost effective. You're definitely jumping the gun to believe anyone in a beginning course in any subject will qualify to publish. My son got his first patent as an undergrad, but he wasn't allowed to publish it in any journal unless it was published under his professor's name. It was a loss to the industry, as he chose to not publish.

[Gent207-2]

I don't even know where to begin.

As someone with a B. S in Psychology, the field is a death trap and a pyramid scheme for anyone looking to start a career in it.

Why would your writing style be so grand as to be worthy of publishing?

P. S., Very few professors have the "keys to the kingdom" in their respective field of study. They may make excellent job references. But few have the authority to grant an all access pass to the career you seek.

[Adaeva]

The average price of an online course is $182.59, according to a recent study by Podia, another popular online course platform.

Podia studied over 132,000 online courses in an effort to help their creators better understand how to price them. The overwhelming majority of courses fell into the $5-50 price range.

However, for online college courses, credit hour costs can range from less than $200 to more than $2,000. At public colleges, the average is $316. Private colleges are slightly more expensive, costing $488 per credit hour. https://www.zdnet.com/education/online-college-cost/

[Rosexøxø]

A course?


I don’t know… I had found a whole, authentic certification in another line of study/ work, and the entirety cost, amounted to $1,000

but a fee of $1,000 for just ONE ☝️ class-course?

Regardless, if material is included or not, that doesn’t seem like it’s cost-effective for the paying students. That’s just my perspective on it. 👐🤷‍♀️

[SnowedIn]

"Too" expensive? Probably not. BUT... it depends on so many things. How good is it. Is the course accredited? Etc. All that said, $1,000 is not a bad price. Assuming the course is accredited and is a 3 semester hour course, that's about $333 per semester hour -- that's fair.

[Summeroflove]

It is a lot of money. What you need to decide is if it’s worth if for you and if you can afford it.

Even if you didn’t pursue a full degree. It definitely could benefit you

[WindAtMyBack]

For one class? That's way too expensive. Will the class even transfer?

You need an advanced degree, not one class. You would just be throwing money away.

[lightbulb27]

If you want a degree, pay for that. I'd choose the cheapest online I could find, with good results.

I think you can learn more on your own.

[RealMarek]

Make sure the cost isn’t more than standard in-person credit hours from the same college and compare with other reputable online programs.

[Paul_in_Indy]

For three credits? That sounds like a good price.

[nawtee_me]

Is it transferable to other colleges? If so then yes it is worth it. If not then no. You can find another.

[DizzyDesii]

For a single course? Yes. But i assume its for a whole semester so i guess thats worth it. I think DJ school wouldve been $2k

[MrGSpotHer]

I've not a idea and I would guess nobody would on here so have you asked a local advice person or company?

[jshm2]

It won't be much of a degree at that price, deary. You're just paying for a certificate

[Sixgunsound]

That's actually low for a reputable, accredited school.

[Delphier232]

I got an actual degree in psychology from Seoul National University and I say you should go for what is cheapest.

[Danisgivingit]

Yes. It’s online. And it’s psychology. Way too much.

[LiamJHayden]

Depends how extensive and accredited by whom.

[BJP21]

In a 4 year university its $2400 and thats not counting the books.

[slatyb]

Like $80/credit for? That's about the going rate.

[RavVid]

It doesn't seem to be very expensive.

[douride2]

Be carful this could very well be a scam.