Help Choosing the right degree plan….

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Your Location: Fort Worth, Texas, United States (D.C / Maryland native)

Your Age: 34

What kind of degree do you want?: Open but would like something dealing with organizational management or leadership if feasible. 

Current Regional Accredited Credits: Zero

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: Zero

Any certifications or military experience? COR- Level 2(Recertification lapsed)

Budget: Under 10k ideally but I will consider more depending on how much more convenient it is to my plan. 

Commitments: I hybrid work full time in a management position for federal agency. I am a single parent to an elementary aged child. 

Dedicated time to study: I prefer to test out or PLA for credit based on my work experiences. I have some weekends to study but prefer testing out or writing over coursework. 

Timeline: Within the next year. I would like to finish as quickly.


I’m strongly considering the Management and Leadership BA from UMPI or BS in Business from Excelsior. Price is a factor and I’m starting from scratch so I would really appreciate any planning advice or program suggestions. 

Any and all suggestions are appreciated!!!