Has anyone ever received a degree from Ashworth University and actually found a job?

Answer 1

Some years back I did their vocational program in hotel management and immediately found a job with it. I also learned a lot of material - sufficient to max out the Brainbench certification for Hospitality Industry.

Keep in mind, when talking about their degree programs, that they are not regionally accredited. While their accreditation (DETC) is valid in the US, that credit will not transfer to most others and their degrees will not qualify you for advanced study at most universities.

There is also presently an issue in the state of Texas so if you live there or plan to work there later - don't go with a DETC degree at this time.

Answer 2

To add to what the other poster said: Ashworth isn't regionally accredited. That means that you won't be able to transfer those credits to a more reputable school, most grad schools won't accept you based on that degree, and some employers may not hire you, again, based on that degree. But it's not a fake school, and it's not a diploma mill - it's all about how it's accredited. I think of this school as more of a training school. If you go into it with your eyes open to the issues, then you can be fine. But if you're concerned about this, find a school that is regionally accredited. If you need a distance school, try U Maryland or Penn State - schools which have great reps for their brick and mortar campuses, offer distance learning, and which are appropriately accredited.