What do employers think of degrees from online universities like the University of Phoenix?

Question

Are they respected? For those of you that got degrees from them - would you do it again? Thanks!

Answer 1

I teach at a traditional university and I also teach courses on line. I have no connection or affiliation with Univ. of Phoenix

When you look at University of Phoenix, it has pioneered an educational and service model specifically geared toward the way adults learn best and made its programs widely available to working students.

According to its website, University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It also has other specialized or professional accreditations. So if you enroll in their programs and complete them, the degrees are legitimate and recognized.

The question of respect is very subjective. The respect that any university - private or public- gets depends on numerous variables. If you are looking for it to compete with Harvard or Stanford, then this is not for you. But many employers are likely to accept it as good as other accredited institutions. If you are not sure, ask your employer.

If you want traditional programs, go elsewhere. But University of Phoenix satisfies a special need and is an expanding institution

Answer 2

For the most part, employers would prefer you get your degree from a real school which has a real campus because people skills and how you interact with others through membership in campus organizations etc. plays a big part in whether or not you get a job. There's not much face-to-face interaction on-line!! The Univ. of Phoenix and several others though are recognized as being legitimate schools where a large number of the on-line schools are just, you pay your money, tell them what you want a degree in and they make up a phony degree complete with a phony transcript and you've wasted your money because employers know the names of those schools. You're much better off going to a real school with a real campus where you get to interact face-to-face with the faculty and with your classmates.

Answer 3

I was just hired by a traditional university as an adjunct professor. This was based on my masters from UOPO. The diploma nor the transcript state whether the degree is on line or land. We have a land campus here, so most employers here expect that the degree is a land degree.

Answer 4

I didn't know the University of Phoenix was online but it's very well respected in Phoenix. They have a main one and several branches.

Answer 5

I cant answer much better than curious cook other than my step-moms love is going there and has a bachelors in business and has a six figure income