If the cost of attending regular college bothers you, I would suggest you take up an online degree. Choosing the right school is the most important thing to be considered. Also, you must check the accreditation through U.S. Department of Education.
Cost will be dependant on the school's reputation. For e.g. reputed schools will charge more but you can also avail degree through lesser know schools. The cost of online degree is dependant on whether you are opting for an associate degree or graduate degree or master's degree.
A four year online course costs less as compared to attending a four year college course at campus. You can cut down the cost of online degree with grants, scholarships and financial aid. Getting an online degree is ten times cheaper as compared to attending regular college.
You can save for your online degree by learning tips and tricks to save money by visiting various websites such as moneysavingguide.com.