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I’m a single mom of two and have no extended family to help with childcare. I do have a good job but need to update my education. Online school seems to be the only option at this point and I’m wondering is it worth the time and money? Do employers look at online degree on a resume and just laugh it off?
My undergrad was a traditional four year state university…although it was two decades ago.
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July 30, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Rather than going to a school that is known for being an “online” school (like Phoenix or Kaplan) many traditional universities offer degree programs completely online. These universities make no distinction between which classes were taken online and which weren’t on your transcript or diploma. You could go to, for example, Univerisity of Maryland University College and get a degree completely online. This would not, at face value seem like an online degree to an employer.
Really, as long as the online school is accredited it shouldn’t matter but some employers may care. I don’t really know. My husband took a few classes with Phoenix and his sis is getting a degree with Kaplan. I am disenchanted with both. They are “for-profit” schools while most colleges do not operate for a profit, these two schools are run more like a business. They will be super helpful in the beginning but they must get a commission on how many students they enroll. Once they get you in the “customer service” stinks and they don’t get back to you on anything. My husband is switching over to a traditional school that just offers the degree he wants online (he’s in the military and online education is his only choice).
July 30, 2010 at 1:14 pm
An online degree is much more accepted now because so many universities and colleges with well-known names offer online classes and online degrees. It all will depend on what school you choose. But employers will look at it the same as they would an on-campus degree.
July 30, 2010 at 1:58 pm
As long as the college (online or campus based) is regionally accredited, any degree you earn should be accepted by any potential employers or other academic institutions.
My best recommendation would be to contact a number of colleges to find the best fit for you and your needs (tuition, schedule, career opportunities, etc.). Too often people enroll in the first school they find rather than taking the time to find the best school for them. Taking that time now could save you a lot of time, money and frustration if you choose the wrong school.
This site has some good info on regionally accredited online degrees and some colleges that offer them to help expand your search:
http://www.ecollegefinder.org
I think you can enter your info on there for any colleges you are interested in and they will send you more info for free. Good Luck!
July 30, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Dear ,
May be this site can help you
http://www.a1onlineeducation.com
Best of luck.