How we research & compile online-master’s information
Everything on this site is general, neutral information compiled from public, government-published sources — not marketing, and not academic or career advice. We don’t invent statistics, we don’t make salary or job-placement promises, and we never sell our recommendations.
Who’s behind this site
OnlineDegreeMasters is produced by the OnlineDegreeMasters Editorial Team and operated by VentureCorp, Inc., an independent publisher. We are not a university, a recruiter, or a sales arm of any school — which is exactly why we can describe online master’s degrees plainly and neutrally. We do not promote for-profit colleges, and we do not name or rank specific schools.
Where our data comes from
| Data | Source | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| What different occupations involve and their entry requirements | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook | Neutral framing of careers graduates may pursue and typical entry requirements |
| Comparing schools, programs, and cost | U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard | How readers can independently research and compare accredited programs |
| Accreditation status of institutions | U.S. Dept. of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions | Confirming a school is accredited before enrolling |
| Independent education statistics | National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) | Background statistics on graduate education |
Our per-degree pages describe a field of study — not a specific school or program. The dataset behind them supplies only the credential name, abbreviation, what the degree covers, representative curriculum themes, and representative role titles; the surrounding framing is shared, source-grounded copy, never per-degree invented claims.
How we calculate
We don’t compute prices or scores, so there is no pricing formula here — instead, here is exactly how we compile each page:
- Degree pages describe one field of study at a time: what the credential is, the typical curriculum themes, the kinds of roles graduates may pursue (described neutrally, with no outcome guarantees), how online study generally works, and general admission patterns. Specific courses, requirements, and any in-person components vary by university, and we say so.
- Our program-type comparison compares credential types and study formats (for example MBA, MS, MA, MEd, MPH, MSW; online vs hybrid; thesis vs coursework) on objective attributes only — typical focus, common formats, typical structure, and who a type generally suits. It contains no cost, salary, ranking, or outcome figures.
- Our data study reports only counts and breakdowns computed directly from our own catalogue of degrees — for example how many fields we catalogue per category. Those numbers are recomputed every build, so they always match the live site.
How we compare partners
When you use our free matching form, we help connect you with accredited online programs through vetted education partners. We compare and surface options on objective grounds — accreditation, field fit, and format — and placement is never for sale. A partner that pays us more is not surfaced ahead of a better fit for you, and we only work with accredited options.
Independence & how we make money
We are independent — not owned by, and not a sales arm of, any school. OnlineDegreeMasters is reader-supported through education-partner relationships: if you use our free matching form and connect with a program, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These relationships never change the neutral information we publish — the description of a degree is the same regardless of who pays us — and we make no salary, earnings, ROI, or job-placement promises.
Keeping it current
We review our degree dataset and the framing on each page periodically, refresh links to government sources as they change, and recompute the data-study figures on every build so they always reflect what is actually published on the site. Programs, requirements, and accreditation can change at any time, so we always tell readers to confirm details directly with each university.
A tradition of graduate education — available online
Online master's programs follow the same academic standards as their on-campus counterparts. Accreditation status is the key quality signal — and the most important thing to verify before you apply. We always link to the U.S. Department of Education's accreditation database so you can confirm it directly.
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