Bachelor's degree is a bachelor's degree right?

Question

A bachelor's is a bachelor's degree right? If I'm graduating from DeVry University is it still a trade school degree?

Answer 1

It's the same as any other bachelor's degree in the same way that a degree from Harvard is the same as one from State U. They are indeed both bachelor's degrees - one has a bit more prestige than the other.

If you like DeVry and it's a good fit for you then go for it. But, since you're already questioning your choice, you may want to consider some more options before you make a decision.

Don't rule out those "internet universities", they are the way of things to come and some are very outstanding (and some aren't). Explore all of your options and make a decision based on what is best for you now.

Answer 2

In one sense yes, a bachelor's degree is a bachelor's degree. If, for example, the requirement for something is only that you have a bachelor's degree, then it doesn't matter at which school you got it, you have the degree. On the other hand, not all bachelor's degrees are valued equally. For example, if you went to most job interviews and were competing against someone whose bachelor's degree was from Yale (assuming similar personalities, appearances and interview skills), your degree would be given less credence than that of the other person. In many people's minds, a DeVry degree is not a "real" bachelor's degree. You may find that you have trouble getting into graduate school, if you try, and if you get in, coursework you took there may not transfer.

Answer 3

Argh.

It depends on who you talk to. DeVry has managed to acquire North Central regional accreditation, God only knows how. In general, accreditation is simply a credit-sharing agreement between colleges in a particular region and doesn't always denote quality. Especially for the last few years.

The problem is that DeVry is not considered anything but a trade school by established universities. Its engineering programs, for example, are not accredited by ABET, which is in charge of examining engineering and technology programs. DeVry seemed quite proud of not being accredited by them, but other schools don't share the same opinion.

Tell ya the truth, none of this matters much to anyone but educational snobs like me. However, we're well-represented throughout society, I'm afraid, and DeVry has managed to make a lot of enemies throughout the rest of the educational establishment. It's possible that the reputation of the school will improve with time.

As far as getting a job goes, you're probably just fine. If a particular position requires a bachelor's degree, then you've got one and it should count like any other. But if you're comparing schools out on the golf course, it's possible that you'll have to fight for the reputation of yours; it doesn't have great respect right about now.

Neither does U Phoenix, and the rest of those Internet schools. It might change.

Answer 4

Other colleges my not accept it for Grad School use.

Here's the basic thing. Did you get the following:

1/2 year Earth Science (Astronomy, Geology, Chemistry)
1/2 year Life Science (Biology, Oceanology, Botny)
1 Year Algebra/Trig
1 Year English grammar and Composition
2 Years History/Politics
1 Year Fine Arts

This is above and beyond high. You had to have gotten these in colllege.

If you did not, no graduate school will consider you.

Answer 5

Depends on the area you got it in. I am not too familiar with DeVry, but I am sure they don't have weight in comparison with top state universities.

Answer 6

bachelor degree is definitely a bachelor degree

Answer 7

Yeah its the same

Answer 8

prestige is BS(bullsh*t).