is university of phoenix worthwhile?

Answer 1

The only reputable online college programs are those offered through actual, real live, brick and mortar universities.

Here's an excerpt from a recent New York Times article on this topic.

"In one recent survey, employers overwhelmingly preferred traditional bachelor’s degrees when hiring over credentials even partially completed online. In the study, published in the January issue of the quarterly Communication Education, two communications professors asked some 270 small and medium-size companies in eight cities about their attitudes toward online credentials. The companies primarily sought managers or entry-level employees in accounting, engineering, business and information technology.
Ninety-six percent said they would choose traditional candidates over those with virtual degrees. Graduates of hybrid programs (online and in classrooms) didn’t fare much better, with 75 percent choosing candidates with traditional degrees.
“Recent graduates who apply for jobs without much work experience may find that having an online degree on their résumé translates into having little chance of being hired,” concludes the study, by Margaret H. DeFleur, associate dean of graduate studies and research at Louisiana State University, and Jonathan Adams, director of interactive and new communication technologies at Florida State University."

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/educat...

The good news is that there are more and more state universities offering coursework, and even degrees, online.

Look at your state university first. If it does not have a "distance education" program, then look at other major state universities.

Here are some superb links to guide you toward finding the right state university distance education program for you.

Answer 2

It might be better than nothing, but when you go to a job interview they're going to ask lots of tough questions to see if you really know anything. I would strongly encourage you to look at traditional schools first, many of them offer on-line or weekend classes too. Many state universities and community colleges are just as good or better, and when you graduate you can list a college with some name recognition on your resume.

I strongly suggest you stay away from any school that advertises on tv or radio, that's not the sign of a respected college.

Answer 3

My girlfriends' son is taking computers on line with Phoenix and loves it. He is getting through faster, he is working on his masters right not. He has many degrees and did it in 2 yrs. He loves it. Studies when he wants and they send the home work to him, gives him vacations when regular colleges get theirs. I would say yes.

Answer 4

It is a accredited university, you can go to the on-line or you can go on-site campus. I took the on line classes (harder than the on site ones, you MUST be disciplined) and recvd honors.

Answer 5

they are being sued for some kind of "false advertisements or promises " to their students. They also are screwing up the aid and not giving it to students but they are finding a reason to keep it .. Attend wisely

Answer 6

If they have to have infomercial, radio, TV, Billboard ad's then no. Go to your local community college

Answer 7

if its not accredited, no