I work fulltime and I would like opinions on Online Degrees. Any personal experiences would be appreciated.
2007-07-10 14:02:47 · 3 answers · asked by Antonio 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
On consulting engagements with corporate HR directors, it really depends on the specifics.
If you are competing against Ivy League grads for a position on Wall Street, forget it.
The most common areas I've seen online graduates have success are:
1) They are already within a company, have an excellent track record, and need a regionally accredited degree to be considered for a promotion.
2) The "geographically challenged". If an employer is recruiting from a pool of applicants in the area (or looking to build a skill set internally), the only choice may be online degrees for certain skills or training. Think Idaho / Midwest.
However, online schools lack the prestige or name recognition of traditional on ground schools. For alot of military personnel, policemen, people with odd shifts, and working adults, online degrees are the only option.
One way to find out is to ask up front if the degree will be acceptable to the employer or grad school you are interested in.
After you have practical experience, your success and accomplishments become more important than the name on the degree.
Make sure any program you enter is 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 licensing exams such as the CPA exam.
Check here before you enroll: http://www.chea.org/search/
I'd personally avoid University of Phoenix like Matt above says, they are way too expensive compared to other schools
2007-07-10 17:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by swimbikeron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about a full online degree, but I have taken a few classes online and those all worked out really well. For the classes I took you just had to log on 3-4 times a week and turn in the assignments on time. They understand that you are taking the classes online for a reason and are more lenient
2007-07-10 14:13:31 · answer #2 · answered by bananabear01 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you sign up for an online degree it would be a good idea to read the article in the New York Times for Sunday Feb 11, 2007. It gives a good account of why online "for profit" schools are probably not a very good plan.
Check it out, you'll be glad you did.
2007-07-10 14:50:00 · answer #3 · answered by matt 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋