Free Online Master’s Degree Programs

Established in 1975, the Naveen Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas, offers a Master’s in Business Analytics focusing on Data Science. Originating from a research center launched in 1961 by three visionary founders of Texas Instruments, the school was named after MBA graduate Naveen Jindal in 2011. Currently, the school provides over 30 programs across undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. levels, serving more than 9,250 students with a faculty of over 300 members.

The Master’s in Business Analytics, a free online master’s degree for qualifying students, covers cutting-edge technologies like R, Python, SAS, Hadoop, Spark, SAP, and AI. This fully online program accommodates all skill levels, offering scholarships of $15,000 upon enrollment, potentially making it a tuition-free master’s degree.

The University of The People (UoPeople) is a pioneering nonprofit online university accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), committed to global access to higher education. Partnered with leading universities worldwide, UoPeople offers tuition-free degree programs in Business Administration, Computer Science, Health Science, and Education.
UoPeople’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) provides a hands-on approach to business and community leadership, fostering a stimulating educational experience. The entirely tuition-free program requires only a $60.00 application fee and a $240.00 assessment fee at the end of the course examination. With nine-week courses, students can take up to three courses per term, completing the MBA in as little as six terms or fifteen months of full-time study. Flexibility is provided for part-time study, allowing one course per term enrollment.

The University of People offers a tuition-free online Masters in Education in Advanced Teaching. Students only need to pay a $60.00 application fee and a $240.00 assessment fee at the course examination’s conclusion. In collaboration with the International Baccalaureate (IB), UoPeople has launched this Master of Education (M.Ed.) program to increase highly skilled teachers globally. The curriculum aligns with IB’s teaching and learning approaches, catering to IB World Schools’ needs for educators familiar with IB pedagogy.

The M.Ed. program aims to develop globally-minded educators proficient in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, fostering skills in student-directed inquiry, interdisciplinary learning, intercultural competence, and critical thinking. Graduates can complete at least 39 credits, taking thirteen terms for part-time students, seven for full-time students, and five for those on an accelerated track.

Texas A&M University –The Bush School of Government & Public Service, established in 1997 under President George H. W. Bush’s vision of public service as a noble calling, has become a prominent public and international affairs graduate institution. Offering a Master’s in Public Service and Administration (MPSA), the Bush School provides funding for full-time MPSA students based on academic strengths, experiences, statements, and more. The funding (FAFSA), which aims to cover the entire program cost, includes various options such as scholarships, grants, waivers, work opportunities, graduate assistantships, and military benefits. 

The MPSA program, priced at $8,200.00 per year for in-state students and $8,500.00 for out-of-state students, emphasizes developing principled leaders for public and nonprofit sectors, equipping them with essential tools and knowledge. Accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering management, leadership, policy analysis, and research methods.