I want to go back to school<online> is this a good option or should I go traditional.?

Question

I am currently employed full time (day) have 90+ credits and am 46 yrs old with no children at home

Answer 1

Go traditional. Most employers will not respect an on-line degree.

Answer 2

Lots to consider.
Online is a work in progress, but the progress has been remarkable. You should bear in mind that if it's not from an accredited institution, your time and effort will not be worth it, so make sure you check the credentials of the place you plan to study with.
Also, the dynamics of online education are different than face-to-face. You need to stay more focused and be more disciplined if you're going for an online degree, and you won't always get instant feedback like you do in a classroom discussion. If you need little classroom interaction, online is a good way to go, but if you're more socially oriented, traditional is better.
I took a hybrid online/face-to-face course once. It did not work at all because people preferred to just meet and discuss issues face to face, and hardly anyone used the online tools. It was a bad experience, but it wouldn't have happened if we had not had the option of meeting in coffee shops and similar places.
Good luck1

Answer 3

I finished my M.Ed with mostly online courses, some were "butt in seat/class." I think most universities are going that route. If you are working ft and cannot slide in any night classes definitely look into online degrees and courses. Just make sure you find an accredited university, like a local one or some of the "name brand" across the country. A fallout for some online courses is that people will just pick any "college" and it may not be accredited, therefore looked upon as receiving an actual degree, by an employer.. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Either way is the same, 'cause neither is the same as having your high school diploma.