Training. Residencies in internal medicine are 3 years long which is the same for most of the other primary care specialties as well. The benefit of internal medicine over the other primary care specialties is that there are much more fellowships for you to specialize in afterwards.
That means that a full online degree, including textbooks and other supplies needed, will probably require an investment of about $7,500 per semester, or about $30,000 total. Certificate programs, even at a fairly high professional level, can cost less because they involve fewer courses.
Important cost information from the school: Material fees vary by program; minimum $4.50 per course. $10 per credit fee for online courses. The prices listed above are probably not what you and your family will pay. Most college students receive financial aid, which reduces the amount the family actually pays.