online degree??? Why are ppl saying the degrees aren't that respected?

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i know that the college i choose need to be regionally accredited, reputable and transferrable...i got that part. But my question is... ppl are saying that the online degrees are not respected by employers like a "community college " degree, that is later transferred over to a 4 year university that is in your local area. But the school i am considering has an option to be on campus or online. My question is if online degrees are less considered v.s me sitting in class, how would the degree be any differ if i lived in Iowa (where the school is) and decided to do it all online v.s going to class physically? What if the degree earned do not state on it "online" ? What if someone from another state decided to take an online course at a reputable , accredited college here in my hometown? If the degree is accepted for us by most employers, wouldn't it be accepted for them even though they did it online? What if our local colleges are not one you wanna put on your resume? Help please!!!

Answer 1

I do not know what people are saying that about on line college courses. Since computers and Internet uses have expanded in to the homes as well as educational institutions the on line courses are being offered by more and more colleges. Perhaps the employers are skeptical having not had that option when they attended college? I attended on campus for the first 9 months then switched to on line and completed my B.S. Degree in April 2007. My degree does not say the courses were on line. By the time you get your degree the attitudes may be more positive.

Answer 2

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online degree??? Why are ppl saying the degrees aren't that respected?
i know that the college i choose need to be regionally accredited, reputable and transferrable...i got that part. But my question is... ppl are saying that the online degrees are not respected by employers like a "community college " degree, that is later transferred over to a 4 year...

Answer 3

Most of the comments you have read have been about the commercial enterprises, like the University of Phoenix or Capella University, that offer online courses, not so much about traditional brick-and-mortar universities which offer online versions of their courses. The general disrespect of online degrees is primarily aimed at the commercial degrees.

Having said that, most schools that offer online degrees admit that you don't get the full experience of taking classes in person. It makes sense for someone who lives in a remote location, or who is stuck at home with small children, to take an online degree, since their alternative is no degree at all, but for most students, the in-class degree is still preferable (part of this is due to the fact that most faculty have relatively little experience teaching online, and tend to just transfer what they do in the classroom to a new setting, which doesn't really work).

As to whether employers would accept an online degree from a traditional university, I would say that it depends on whether you are given a normal diploma or some special diploma that identifies the fact that you took the degree online. If your diploma says, "University of X", then it will be accepted. If it says, "University of X online", then the chances are greater that it won't be.

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Answer 6

There is a British show where the women reports to be a health expert with degrees to prove it - the only thing is that the degrees are from online, and the reporter talking about it, stated how his pet dog also has that degree. The problem with them is that there is not guarantee as to who has done the work, and they really aren't reputable cause of how easy some of them are to get - such as, pay $500 and get a degree sorta thing.

Answer 7

Whose respect are you interested in? Employer, 4-yr U, hometown?
If it's employers, then you should recognize that they don't have time to research colleges. If you have a degree from a local college, the employer knows you went to class & did the work.
If you have an online degree or a certificate off the back of a matchbook, the hiring people must spend hours looking for validation.

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

they believe you learn more in person. it takes far less effort to get a degree online.