How much weight does an online degree carry when applying for a job? I saw a website recently that offered degrees based on your life or work experience. That sounds too good to be true. Does anyone know of the fastest, most cost effective way to obtain some type of degree without physically attending school that would have real credibility on a resume?
2006-10-24 16:29:35 · 6 answers · asked by strgoddss 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Devry offers MOSTLY online degrees, you may have to attend 2-3 classes at the school for the whole time you go.
BUT you can get a bachelor's in 2 yrs and 8 months, then a master's in another year from Keller Grad. school.
They also have periodic career fairs and their employment rate is in the 90's percentile within 120 days of graduation, with incomes of 48,000 or more.
2006-10-24 16:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by AveGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to rain on any parades but myself and several of my colleagues feel that online degrees from schools that don't also offer a physical seated curriculum are trash. And it always depends on the field you are entering; some are just more traditional than others and it will determine your pay and chances to move up. I mean would you be more eager to go to an MD with an online education? No. It just isn't practical. Nothing takes place of a traditional education/experience. And all these online MBA degrees are making the business expertise sector into a serious joke. There's no selectiveness anymore and it seriously decreases those worker's earnning potential and power.
2006-10-25 16:46:28 · answer #2 · answered by FacingEviction 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is better for some fields than others, but the thing is that when you go to pursue work you are going to need letters of recommendation from employers and professors, and the same if you want to go on for further education. So it might make sense to do a mix of in-person and distance learning. As far as the type of school you do it through, I would stick to something reputable with a known name that will look good on your resume and that you would be fine with attending in person if you needed to.
2006-10-24 23:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anne R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Online degrees from accredited schools carry weight. The work is just as hard if not harder online. University of Phoenix and Kaplan come to mind.
I'd stay away from any that offer a degree for life and/or work experience...sounds like snake oil.
Good luck in your endeavors.
2006-10-24 23:37:17 · answer #4 · answered by Loli M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am doing an online degree and have a job waiting for me when I graduate. I think the key is to find one that is associated with a bricks and mortar university, which will give more credence to it. Realistically, I think you will need more than just life experience. Make sure the school you attend is accredited, as this will hold more weight with prospective employers.
2006-10-24 23:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by schweetums 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend has a masters from Univ. of Phoenix online, and she found a college teaching job. I would think that's a good online degree choice.
2006-10-24 23:32:58 · answer #6 · answered by kvett26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋