As the demand for flexible education grows, more students are turning to online bachelor's programs to earn degrees on their own terms. Online programs allow students to move at their own pace and travel while continuing their studies, for example.

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump has the authority to cut half the Department of Education's staff.

For the first time, more U.S. college students are learning entirely online than attending fully in person, yet most online programs cost just as much or more than traditional ones. Despite the lack of campus expenses, universities cite technology, staffing and support services as reasons for the high price.

Over 700,000 certificates and associate's degrees will go un-earned every year until 2032, curbing American workers from maximizing their annual earnings, according to Georgetown University.