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If you're looking for the most affordable online education, it's important to take a look at the cost per credit hour and the number of credits it takes to get your degree. Below, we've listed the ten lowest-cost online colleges per credit hour. However, you should check the number of credits required for the particular degree program you hope to complete.

#1. Portland State University Online – Starting at $146.25 per undergraduate credit hour.

#2. California InterContinental University Online – Starting at $150 per undergraduate credit hour and $225 per graduate credit hour.

#3. California Coast University Online – Starting at $150 per undergraduate credit hour and $230 per graduate credit hour.

#4. Oregon State University Online – Starting at $160 per undergraduate credit hour and $386 per graduate credit hour.

#5. Baker College Online – Starting at $205 per undergraduate credit hour and $360 per graduate credit hour.

#6. Kendall College Online – Starting at $210 per undergraduate credit hour.

#7. Western Governors University Online – Starting at $241 per undergraduate credit hour and $270 per graduate credit hour.

#8. National American University Online – Starting at $250 per undergraduate credit hour.

#9. Walden University Online – Starting at $260 per undergraduate credit hour and $440 per graduate credit hour.

#10. Capella University Online – Starting at $265 per undergraduate credit hour and $406 per graduate credit hour.

This list was adapted from The Best Colleges Most Affordable Online Colleges & Universities of 2011 which has 15 more low-cost, affordable online colleges listed. Please be sure to visit their site.