text: can anyone direct me to a good accredited on line school that is reasonably priced? i am looking at picking up a degree in christian studies or in ministry, so the school would have to offer that.   i have found some on line, but they are offering associate degrees for $399...so i'm thinking they aren't very reputable, or worth the effort. they sound like diploma mills, so wouldn't be worth your time.   i'm not sure if these schools offer your particular major, but they are reputable schools that offer online programs:   university of massachusetts at amherst rensselaer polytechnic institute university of denver university of maryland duke university drexel carnegie mellon penn state ball state u nebraska - lincoln babson worcester polytechnic institute university of illinois  and there are others. but in general, when you're looking for a distance learning degree, try to find a program at a school that has a good reputation for their "brick and mortar" campus. so, because you're looking for that particular major, i'd suggest that you actually start by doing a search for traditional colleges that offer that major. then check each website and call their admissions offices to see if they offer it online.   good luck.