
Akiko Brown is finally earning her bachelor’s in Texas Tech’s $10K Degree Completion Program despite barriers both early and later in life.

Qualified students can finish a bachelor’s degree for as little as $10,000 with the hybrid program now taking applications.

The annual event hosted at Texas Tech DFW gives online learners the chance to meet their classmates in person.

The university achieved the No. 66 spot in the 2025 list of Best Online Programs and ranked in the top third among Big 12 Conference schools.