Local student shortages, demand for flexibility are pushing smaller colleges to move online
Colby-Sawyer College is a classic New England school, with 176 years of undergraduate history amid 200 acres of brick buildings and tree-lined walks, nestled in a pretty New Hampshire town.
So why would anybody want to get a Colby-Sawyer degree via web browser, never touching the campus?
To save about $100,000, for one thing: The school’s first online-only bachelor’s degree programs will cost about one-quarter as much as a degree “on the ground.” It will also require a lot less commuting and provide more flexible schedules.…Read More