Im thinking of getting an online degree.?

Question

I work midnights and am thinking of getting a degree online. From a good college, michigan state,(where I am from) or The university of Kentucky, (where I am living now)

Some people have told that employer look down on people that have gotten degrees online, as if they are not real degrees.

Is this true.? I can go to physical classes but doing things online would be easier for me with working midnights and helping raise my grand son.

what do you guys thinks. Do employers think online degrees are real .?

I am starting out with the basic, of getting an associates degree.

Answer 1

Speaking as a college professor who teaches both on-campus and online, I can honestly tell you that there's value and benefit from both ways of learning.

But the most important difference, which is critical to employers, is that with classroom learning, there's a professor there to actually see that YOU are doing the work and know your stuff.

With online, I just don't really know that YOU are the one doing the work. For all I know, you can have some sitting there simply feeding you the answers and doing all your work.

So, an online class here and there is perfectly acceptable, but an entire degree done online is another story. The KEY question that an employer will ask himself or herself is whether you really learned and know things? After all, how can you master something without having the benefits of a physical instructor there at some point?

Point is, you just cannot beat classroom learning because there's someone there who can vouch for your performance and mastery. You just don't have that with online learning.

Now the decision is yours, but if you do decide to go the online degree route, then I would definitely suggest you pick a reputable and legitimate school. Otherwise, you'll be spending lots of money on something employers will say is "bogus." And who wants to throw their hard earned money away?

Answer 2

If you are going to go to Michigan State or the University of Kentucky, don't just get an associate's degree. I don't even think big schools like that have associate degree programs... If what you mean is that you want to go to school for two years online and then go to school in person, you could probably pull it off, because in my opinion, doing your general ed requirements online would not be looked down upon.

If you are thinking about getting an associate's degree, I don't think an employer would look down on it.

As far as getting an entire bachelor's degree online, you might think twice about it, especially if you are looking to get one from Michigan State or Kentucky. Those are good schools, but because they're good, that's a reason to go to school in person for a couple years, at least. I think you would find the experience much more rewarding in the long run. I just finished at a large state school and the majority of my professors resist online courses, because the breadth and quality of discussions and understanding just isn't there the way it is in person.

On another note, my sister just got an MBA online from the University of Phoenix and her company paid for all of it. An online degree from an accredited university IS a real degree!

My advice: if you can find a way to go to school in person, even if it's one night a week, you should do it. It'd be for your own benefit, and employers would like it too.

Answer 3

I'm the sister from the note above that got the MBA from the University of Phoenix. It will serve me well in the future.

Online schooling is a viable alternative that is becoming even more accepted as the years pass and the programs get better and more refined. It is actually rare that schools don't at least have some classes online now. The world of higher education has responded to the need for flexibility experienced by people of all ages and backgrounds. More people than ever are taking classes.

The University of Phoenix, and others similar to it like DeVry, offer multiple ways to take classes. You can take classes at a "ground campus" as well as online.

If you are ready to commit to a degree, I would try it online first and see how it goes. At all the schools, you can always attend at a normal campus as well.

Good for you, for attempting a degree with the life you lead. It is tough but worth it!

Answer 4

Online really isn't the best way to go, for a number of reasons. But if you absolutely have to take classes online, look into the community colleges in your own state, preferably the closest one to your home as possible. Community colleges are adding more and more online classes and programs all the time. The tuition is reasonably priced, and they're well-known and respected in the community. I don't know what you plan on studying, but the more hands-on vocational fields (and some academic classes) will likely require you to attend at least some classes on campus. Keep that in mind. Forget about any of those fake for-profit colleges (University of Phoenix, Devry, Kaplan, etc.) you've seen on TV. They exist to make money, not to give students a good education. They're ridiculously expensive, the quality of education is awful, and employers don't respect those degrees. Also, if you ever plan on furthering your education at a real college, your credits won't transfer and you'll have to retake all the classes. Huge waste of time and money.

Answer 5

yes, just like some people look down on online classes. Try to take the online classes from a university where you can't tell it was an online degree.

Answer 6

I don't think so. I am going to school online now through the University of Phoenix. If it is fully accredited, which mine is, there should not be a problem. I have talked with many students in my classes, and their employers are extremely happy with the improved performance of their staff. I hope this helps.

Answer 7

go for it.