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2020 Guide To Top Online Colleges Near Spearfish, South Dakota

Looking for information about the best online colleges and universities in Spearfish? Here's your guide to the top online schools located within 40 miles of Spearfish, South Dakota.

There is 1 college in the area where students completed distance learning programs, including 2 nonprofit online colleges, 0 for-profit online colleges, and 0 community colleges offering 2-year online degrees.

Read on to get a breakdown of the online colleges near Spearfish, with details about trends, school type, online degree offerings, and online program completions.

Spearfish, South Dakota Online Colleges by the Numbers

Online degrees have been declining at institutions near Spearfish, South Dakota over the past 5 years. In 2018, students completed 173 distance education degree programs at online colleges and universities near Spearfish. That was a decrease of -20% from completions reported in 2014.

Schools with Distance Education Completions

Est. Total Online Completions in 2018

173

Est. Online Completions (Last 5 Years)

Estimate derived from 2018 completion data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Top Online College for Busy Adults & Transfer Students

Franklin University is a top choice for online learners, transfer students and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 affordable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.

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Est. Online Degree Availability

100%

Online Offerings

Adult Students

81%

Students 25+

Students Under 25

Undergraduate Cost / Credit Hour

$398

Best Nonprofit Online Colleges near Spearfish, South Dakota

According to 2018 data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), there were 2 nonprofit 4-year schools near Spearfish, South Dakota where students completed 1,885 distance education degree programs. Of those schools, 1 was a private nonprofit institution and 1 was a public school. Browse through the listing below to learn more about each of the nonprofit online colleges near Spearfish, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs.

Franklin University

Student Age:

Adult

Online:

All

2018 Tuition

$12,241

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in the Spearfish, South Dakota area. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2018, 1,151 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 41 associate degrees, 520 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Completions By Degree Type

1,712

Associate: 41

Bachelor's: 1,151

Master's: 520

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Online Completions by Program

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate32Bachelor's776Master's388Doctoral0

Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's31Master's0Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate9Bachelor's88Master's10Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's7Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's170Master's34Doctoral0

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's23Master's0Doctoral0

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's30Master's54Doctoral0

Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's27Doctoral0

Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's14Master's0Doctoral0

Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's15Master's0Doctoral0

Black Hills State University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$8,602

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Black Hills State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Black Hills State University. In 2018, 88 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 85 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.

Est. Online Degree Offerings

29%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Completions By Degree Type

173

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 88

Master's: 85

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Online Completions by Program

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's72Master's17Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's68Doctoral0

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate0Bachelor's16Master's0Doctoral0

Affordable Online Colleges near Spearfish, South Dakota

Wondering what you can expect to pay for an online degree near Spearfish, South Dakota, or which online Spearfish schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the average tuition at Spearfish-area 4-year nonprofit schools is $10,422. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools near Spearfish is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.

4-Year Nonprofit

$10,422

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Accredited Online Colleges near Spearfish, South Dakota

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Spearfish, South Dakota Online Colleges by the Numbers

Schools with Distance Education Completions

Est. Total Online Completions in 2018

Est. Online Completions (Last 5 Years)

Top Online College for Busy Adults & Transfer Students

Est. Online Degree Availability

100%

Adult Students

81%

Undergraduate Cost / Credit Hour

Best Nonprofit Online Colleges near Spearfish, South Dakota

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Est. Online Completions By Degree Type

1,712

Online Completions by Program

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Est. Online Degree Offerings

29%

Est. Online Completions By Degree Type

173

Online Completions by Program

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