Online BAS in General Business: Tuition & Fees

At $19,500 for a 60-credit degree completion program, NMHU’s BAS in General Business is among the most affordable accredited online business bachelor’s degrees in the country. Comparable degree completion programs at regional universities typically range from $20,000 to $45,000 in total tuition. The $325 per-credit rate is significantly lower than national averages for online bachelor’s programs (~$400–$700/credit at public universities, $500–$900+ at private institutions). For students coming from associate or vocational backgrounds, the combination of low per-credit cost and the 30-credit transfer minimum makes NMHU one of the most financially accessible pathways to a bachelor’s degree in business.

Yes. NMHU is a military-friendly institution and participates in federal VA education programs. Eligible veterans can apply GI Bill^® benefits (Post-9/11 Chapter 33 or MGIB Chapter 30) to the BAS program’s tuition. Active-duty service members may also use Military Tuition Assistance (TA), which covers up to $250 per credit hour and $4,500 per year per service branch — which at NMHU’s $325/credit rate covers the majority of per-credit costs. NMHU’s program also awards academic credit for certain U.S. Armed Services school training and coursework, which can reduce the number of credits remaining and the total tuition owed. Contact NMHU’s military student services office to assess your specific benefit and credit eligibility.

GI Bill^® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

No. All elective courses within NMHU’s BAS in General Business are priced at the same $325 per credit hour rate, regardless of which combination of the 16 available electives you select. The elective customization system is designed to let you tailor your degree to a specific industry or career direction — for example, choosing finance and accounting electives for a path toward business management, or technology and operations electives for a manufacturing or logistics career — without any tuition premium for particular course selections.

Yes to both. Federal financial aid through FAFSA — including Direct Unsubsidized Loans and potentially Pell Grants for eligible students — is available for the BAS program. Non-traditional students (working adults returning to complete a bachelor’s degree) may also qualify for state grants through the New Mexico Higher Education Department, which has programs supporting adult learners completing undergraduate credentials. Many students in the BAS program are also covered by employer tuition assistance programs, particularly those working in industries that value business credentials. NMHU’s financial aid office can run a full analysis of your eligibility across all available aid types.

NMHU’s BAS program requires a minimum of 30 qualifying transfer credits for admission — students without 30 transferable credits are not eligible for this degree completion program. For students with more than 30 credits, additional qualifying credits may reduce the coursework remaining (and total tuition) up to the program’s transfer credit acceptance limits. For example, students with a completed associate degree (typically 60 credits) may transfer all applicable credits, leaving 60 BAS-specific credits to complete at NMHU at the $325/credit rate. Students with occupational/technical training from accredited community, vocational, or military schools should have transcripts and training records evaluated by NMHU’s transfer credit office to confirm exactly how many credits will transfer.