2006-10-19 01:48:10 · 7 answers · asked by Suzanne P 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
There are literally 100s of ways for folks to part you with your money. On line colleges, carrer colleges etc are just a few. If you want a real education respected by future employers you go to a state or recognized private college/university accredited and do the work.
There is no short cut and easy way around it. Employers are looking for people how will invest in themselves to get an education. The excersise has as much to do with it as the learning. You are demonstrating an effort to learn. THAT is what employers want to see.
2006-10-19 01:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by Capt 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are a working adult with 60 or so credit hours under your belt, and cannot take "OFF" the couple of years you'd need to finish at a traditional campus, then you might benefit from an On-line college.
If you have poor self-discipline, you might find it difficult to complete reading and written assignments without the physical authority figure of a professor to hand them in to.
Schools like the University of Phoenix also offer "ground" classes in certain major cities. These are also designed for working adults and meet once a week in the evenings.
Some traditional and state Universities also have on line programs and "Adult" learning degree programs.
All of these programs are accelerated, meaning 2 years and you're through with usually only one night of meetings a week, but they are 2 to 4 times more expensive than traditional classes.
If you are a kid, working at Burger King, then get your financial aid request in order and go to a 4 year college.
If you have some college credit, and a career and a family, you might be better served with on-line or adult classes. They'll help you get financial aid if you need it, and some employers will even reimburse your tuition expenses
2006-10-19 09:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some people, college isn't just about learning something new. It depends what you want out of it really. If all you want is a qualification, then go for the online college. But if you also want the social interactions, discussions, people and other activities that come along with 'real' college, then that's the way to go.
2006-10-19 08:57:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better because it is way cheaper. My daughter is doing her college on line. The first two years she went to college and it cost always 20 grand now the last two years she has been doing it on line and it has only costs 100 per year 500-600 for the course and the rest for the books.
2006-10-19 08:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is if you have to work or you CANNOT go... but take it from some one who has done both ways.... the traditional is soooooooooo much easier.
Good Luck!
2006-10-19 08:51:03 · answer #5 · answered by collie_555 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better than wht? regular college ? then no, because at regular coll u can argue, discuss and have different opinions on any one topic
2006-10-19 08:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It beats no education at all.
2006-10-19 08:55:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋