How do real world businesses rate online college degrees?

Question

I am in the construction field and I am considering getting an online degree in construction management to further my career but I do not want to spend the money or time if companies are not going to value it in close proximity with a conventional college degree. Is there a website that can help me determine how the different online colleges are rated in real world business?

Answer 1

If you are in construction management, other than engineering, what you know is more important than how you got to know it. If you are taking the classes to beef up your resume, you may be better off going to an established college of university.

Answer 2

If you are getting the degree from an established college or university then it should be no different than actually physically going there to get the degree. It's called distance education and online learning, and it's just as legitimate as going to school, just maybe more convenient.

I don't have any websites to direct you to, but I would be cautious (as you are being) as some may not actually award you "real" degrees. The thing is, if you are taking courses online and getting real course credits for those courses by finishing real assignments, having real textbooks, and taking real tests for real grades, then it's probably legit.

Good luck!

Liane Bate
http://www.HonestMoneyMaking.com
http://www.HonestMoneyMaking.com/blog/

Answer 3

Most companies just want to see the degree on your resume. They don't usually delve into what kind of school it is from.

Answer 4

http://go4onlinedegree.googlepages.com/ is a good resource containing useful information regarding Masters,Bachelors, Associate, or PHD/Doctorate degree online.Check it out, I hope you will find some useful information