What do employers think of online collages versus brick and mortar colleges?

Question

I am 19. I don't have a car not a license. I really want to start an online college. I was looking Art Institutes Online for their web design certificate course($18,000) and I recently stumbled upon Baker College online which tuition is cut in half. I want to eventually got to a brick and mortar collage in a few years. I just want to start a little now. I understand that UoP is a bad choice and I never even considered them. I want to know what most hiring employers think of online colleges. Also, if anyone knows which ones are legit and are worth it. Thank you to anyone who answers.

Answer 1

I have been going to the Axia College ( of U of P). I do not see why it is so bad. It is very hard work, and that school is accredited. It just so happens to be online. Society is just starting to accept online degree. You have to remember, we haven't even had the internet that long. I going to bet that in a few years, it will be more popular. I certainly would not try to find the cheapest college to go to. You are talking about your education. There is financial aid that you can get. These loans are deffered, until after you have graduated.

Answer 2

Brick and mortars have a longer history and better reputation just based on being a physical prescense. There are plenty of diploma mills out there, hence hesitation for acceptance of just any online college. I would ask your potential employers what universities or certifications they recommend so you know what is worth looking into.

Answer 3

Everyone is pretty suspicious of online colleges. If you do decide to use one, make sure that you're getting a diploma from an institution that has national accreditation. I can't discount online colleges out-of-hand; one of my law school classmates went to UoP, and he still got in.