Is getting an online degree just as good as getting it by attending college?

Question

I have heard of schools being "accredited". I am not really sure what that means. I assume it means that you can transfer the credits to other colleges. Are online colleges accredited?

Answer 1

There are many, many online programs out there. As far as recognition, people outside of the education and HR realms sometimes confuse online degrees with fraudalent or easy degrees.

1st of all, any program you enter should be regionally accredited. Regional accreditation shows that the school has passed a review process that will help ensure that your credits will transfer to other schools and that you are eligible to sit for professional licensing exams.

Regional accreditation will also qualify for military and governmental guidelines. Be sure to check here before you enroll: http://www.chea.org/search/

Regionally accredited Online degrees are the same accreditation as other schools. However, online schools lack the prestige or name recognition of traditional on ground schools. For alot of military people and working adults, online degrees are the only option.

Answer 2

Some online colleges are accredited, and some are not. Accredited does not mean transfer to other colleges, it means recognized by an authority as having the right to offer recognized degrees or certificates.

Many online colleges are NOT accredited and anything you get from them will not be worth the cost. However, there are several good schools that offer degrees online through accredited programs that are recognized by accrediting authorities.
If you are concerned, look it up on the site you are interested in. They always list the accrediting authority, even regular colleges do because not every school is accredited, or every program!

Answer 3

I think that an online degree depends on the school you attend. I am trying to obtain my degree online from a regionally accredited school who also offers classes on-campus. My degree will look no different to employers than those who attended classes unless I tell them that I was an online student. Being an online student, I know that online learning is more difficult. You need to be a self-starter, you have to have self control, and dedication in order to complete your assignments and do well in your classes. There is also little feedback or immediate help from an instructor. As far as the accreditation goes, a regionally accredited school is better than a nationally accredited school. generally speaking, transfer credits from a Regionally Accredited Institution are more likely to be accepted at other schools. Credits from many nationally accredited schools are typically not recognized by Regionally Accredited Institutions.

Answer 4

There are some schools who offer an on-line degree. They offer some of the finest degrees money can buy. However, don't expect employers or accredited educational institutions to honor them. If you want a real degree, then be prepared to work for it.

Investigate the on-line schools use of the word "accredited". Accreditation of on-line schools has a totally different meaning than a well respected four year college / university where you actually have to attend classes.

Answer 5

There is reason to believe some employers favor degrees pertinent to their needs that are earned through recognized correspendance schools like International Correspondence Schools (ICS). This is especially true of Engineering degrees and MBAs. This is because it indicates that the scholar necessarily demonstrated Self-starterdom and Stick-to-it-iveness as well as brains and ability.

Answer 6

I don't think so .In an online degree u will not learn the subject in depth whereas in a regular course there is an interaction between teacher and taught.The confidence level will be higher in the candidates who do the regular course.

Answer 7

no. the internet does not compare to the full college experience.

Answer 8

online degrees do not fare well on job applications