Employers, how do you view an online degree?

Question

If you see an applicant with an online degree, are you skeptical? Because of my work schedule, I need to do a masters degree online. But as an employer, do you value an online degree as much?

Answer 1

That depends.

Taking online courses at an established accredited university, you will receive a physical diploma.

Taking online courses through an online college, you won't need to worry about issues with your employer viewing your diploma, because they won't have any interest in doing so. Online diplomas are a joke.

Answer 2

We do, as long as the degree is from an accredited, well known university. We prefer a bricks and mortar, like Phoenix University as an example, because it actually has campuses around the country and doesn't just exist online. Many large companies, like Sony, UPS, Mitsubishi, use online universities from which to recruit and to send their employees for advanced degrees. Some universities do not make a distinction on their diplomas as to whether the degree was earned online as well.

Answer 3

There are a number of universities that offer weekend masters programs. Maybe you could look at that?

Answer 4

My wife works in HR and dosen't put much stock in them.