Pathway Comparison

Which pathway is the best one for me?

Compare	Stateside Degree Completion Program	Extended Education Degree Completion Program
Who are these students?	Any eligible transfer students who wish to return to finish their degree can enroll through the regular state-supported university structure.	Any eligible transfer students who wish to return to finish their degree can enroll through the self-support program administered by Extended Education.
Degrees available	Two fully online degrees available: BA, Liberal Studies BS, Business Administration with a Concentration in Management	Two fully online degrees available: BA, Liberal Studies BS, Business Administration with a Concentration in Management. Both available degrees are fully online. All courses and degrees hold the same credentials as Stateside.
Typical Learner	Designed for students with transfer credit who want to complete their bachelor’s degree as quickly as possible. Students are cohorted. Not all students have traditional schedules or extensive campus familiarity. Students prefer an online learning environment. Students can enroll either full-time or part-time on the stateside tuition schedule. Can include both traditional-age and adult returning students; experiences and responsibilities vary widely.	Designed for students with transfer credit who want to complete their bachelor’s degree, and who want more flexibility in terms of per-semester course load. Not all students have traditional schedules or extensive campus familiarity. Students prefer an online learning environment. Students enroll on a cost per unit basis. Can include both traditional-age and adult returning students; experiences and responsibilities vary widely. Students prefer access to concierge services by our adult learning student services professional. Students are unlikely to utilize on-campus services usually covered by stateside fees. Students are often balancing work, family, military service, or other life commitments.
How are charges structured?	Students pay standard CSU tuition plus campus-based mandatory fees. May be more cost-effective for adult students regularly carrying more than 10 units per semester.* *See Tuition and Fees Comparison Table for more information.	Students in Extended Education degree programs pay $475/unit. A possibly more affordable option for students regularly enrolling in 10 or fewer units per semester.* *See Tuition and Fees Comparison Table for more information.