Do companies actually repect an online degree?

Question

I doubt they do, attending a ranked university to me is much more credible, the experience, the difficulty of classes etc.

Answer 1

Wouldn't it depend upon where the degree came from?

I'm thinking that the online master's degree that Harvard University issues is much better received than one from say East Podunk State University.

How about one from UMass or Boston U. (online) versus one from YourSmallTown Local College done traditionally?

Then too consider, where on the transcript or diploma does it say "online" and where on the resident degree does it say "traditional"?

As for difficulty of classes, try one of those "easy online classes" at Harvard or UMass and tell me what you think.

The world has changed. Education happens in places other than a classroom. That's the way it is and the way things are going to be more and more.

just my thoughts though....

Answer 2

It depends. If it's a state school, then yes. People are comfortable with what they know, and if they see the state name, that's helpful.

The reality is most employers don't know a whole lot about education. A lot of diploma mills make life harder for people who are really studying. Ultimately, there's not a lot of difference, and GPA is telling. Many brick and mortar students go for 4 yrs and just drink.

A BA "East Podunk" is still a lot better than an AA from a traditional school- it's relative, but yes, education happens away from the classroom more and more- and what about those 400 person lectures at Yale? Won't you learn more in an online class with 20 students?

Answer 3

nope

Answer 4

no