Need opinions on accredited online universities....?

Question

I want to finish my bachelors degree and need to do it online (I have 2 babies at home and cannot attend night classes). I've already earned some credits towards my bachelors... but that was 10 years ago. I've read every bit of chat that was available... but want to hear from people who have actually participated, rcvd their degree, and have been able to obtain employment with it. I have a good deal of experience and track record... but this damn piece of paper seems to make or break certain positions (ex: pharmacuetical sales). Since I plan to go back to work when my kids are in school... I thought I'd better get my degree out of the way while I can. I'm in NY and would prefer a NY based college... but am open to any and all suggestions. Please only responses from people who have been there, done that!
Of course, tuition is also a consideration... as some of these online universities charge an astronomical fee per credit/class. I'd like to hear your experiences and advice.

Answer 1

Excelsior College http://www.excelsior.edu is in NY and was at one time a state college. It is regionally accredited (RA) and a member of the University of the State of New York.

An advantage to you is that they will take transfer credit from just about anywhere (RA) and that allows you to take classes at whatever is the least expensive source at any given time.

They also allow for generous credit by examination such as CLEP and DANTES.

If you're looking to complete the "check this box" for a bachelor's degree, then the Excelsior Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with no major is the most flexible degree program I've seen anywhere.

Let me add a caution though: The days of really easy online classes from legit schools are over. Most of the time, the online version of a class is much more demanding than the classroom version. One reason is that instead of multiple guess tests that your classroom counterparts take, online classes want papers. Lots of papers.

You needn't consider only the heavily advertised online universities you hear about. Almost ever major college in the US now has online courses and many offer full degrees. SUNY is a very good example of this as is NYIT (not inexpensive!)

Check out this link for all of the options SUNY offers you:
http://sln.suny.edu/sln/public/original.nsf/58f6ddfae8daaa10852567b00054e290/bdfaee3e96b7b4d28525675f0057a75d?OpenDocument

My BSc from Excelsior College has been more than sufficient for employment and grad school purposes.

Answer 2

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