: Known for its "all-you-can-eat" flat-rate tuition per six-month term. Students often finish degrees in 1–2 years by passing assessments based on existing work experience.

Some accredited universities allow you to move through material as fast as you can prove you know it. Instead of sitting in a classroom for 16 weeks, you take an assessment and move on.

: Offers hundreds of courses that transfer to thousands of universities. Summary of Differences Legitimate Degree Diploma Mill (Illegal) Accreditation Regionally accredited (US) Fake or non-existent "accreditation" Effort Requires exams, papers, or projects Requires only a credit card Verification Can be verified via National Student Clearinghouse Will fail background checks Cost Paid per credit, term, or exam Paid as a "package price"

: You can take exams through the College Board's CLEP program for around $95. Passing one exam can earn you 3–6 college credits instantly.

If you are looking for the most efficient, legal ways to earn a degree, here are the legitimate alternatives: 1. Competency-Based Education (CBE)