Dive Summary:
- Georgia Institute of Technology is about to offer a new online master’s degree in computer science for $6,600.
- That degree now costs $45,000 for out-of-state students and about half that for Georgia residents.
- The school's computer science department is well-regarded, and the new degree — a partnership with MOOC pioneer Udacity — is intended to carry the same value as the on-campus program.
From the article:
... As Georgia Tech moves ahead, one of the first casualties may be the university’s own on-campus computer science master’s program. Charging an out-of-state student $45,000 to show up to class on time might be a tough sell when the same degree can be had for a fraction of the cost. ...
