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Q: Is an online college degree worthwhile?What's the best school?
I have a Masters already from a regular college, but i'm considering getting a degree in another subject , perhaps even a PHd. Will an online degree get laughed at by potential employers?

A: Online programs continue to grow in popularity and acceptance. Many of the finest campus programs have begun offering degrees online because of the advantages they offer. Additionally most programs do not indicate whether your degree was earned online or on campus. That being said not all schools are the same. Just as how some campus programs are not viewed favorably by potential employers same thing goes for online schools. I would recommend contacting a number of schools to see which one is the best fit for you and has the best reputation. I would also make sure that any school you are considering is accredited. I did a search for accredited online degrees and this site seems to have good information and some schools to check out that offer masters degrees, graduate certificate programs and phd degrees. Good luck.

Q: Is an online College Degree worth it in the eyes of employers?
I am thinking of enrolling at the University of Phoenix Online, to get a bachelors in Psychology will employers look down on an online degree?

A: I have been told that now a days employers are fine with an online degree, as long as it is from a good school. Phoenix is considered a good online college. expensive, but good. I think that if one had a degree from 'george's home schooling' then they might think twice about seeing it as a 'real' degree. Also most employers I have been told know that most if not all people work a lot and have little time to get to a class room, so online school are becoming good ways to get degrees. I am have been trying to get my online school started. I also have been worried about what employers will think so i have been looking at colleges that people alreay know. Most colleges offer classes and online degree programs. Harvard and Yale even. But with them you have to have at least an Associates degree first to get a bacholors or masters online.. I am going with right now, Bluegrass comminity college. Its a college in central kentucky and its a 'real' college.. If you are worried about what employers will think I would look into getting a degree with a 'real' brick and morter college, You know like harvard, yale, michigan state, places like that.. So when you are asked where you went to college all you have to really do is give them a college name and you do not have to tell them you got it online cause most of the time they will not ask if it is a college that people got to for classes. Good Luck..

Q: What is the best online degree college?
My son wants to study online and wants to have an online degree for Liberal arts. Which college would be best for him? He lives in Hong Kong now, so which college would be best for him to study Liberal Arts online? Thanks.

A: Top 10 Recommended online Colleges and Tips, information & advice about earning an online degree. http://online-degree-2008.blogspot.com

Q: How much weight does an online college degree carry in the world today?
I am debating finishing my degree in Business and/or marketing online. Does anyone know (for sure) how much weight it carries in the world today? Thanks!

A: depend if you study or just purchase the degree

Q: How to earn an online college degree fast?
I would like to earn a college degree fast. I'm not able to go to a traditional school at this moment. I would like to know are there any schools that offer a quick degree?

A: There are a lot of good, flexible distance degree programs offered by traditional colleges, and a few for-profit colleges such at University of Phoenix. Spend some time researching these. But I have to warn you... do *not* make speed your first criteria for choosing a degree program. You'll pay for it in the end. The fastest programs are often less reputable, and many online degrees (such as the one advertised in email spam) are completely worthless. Contrary to popular belief, a college degree is *not* valuable primarily because of the piece of paper you get at the end. It's valuable primarily because you actually do get a substantial amount of training in four years of college, and employers tend to hire people and pay them better when they know they've come from a reputable program in their field. So while speed and convenience might be your second-most important factor, never let it take the place of quality. Employers do pay attention.

Q: how much should an online college degree cost?
I am going to start an associate in medical transcription and need to know ,the right cost of the online degrees,

A: It varies greatly between different institutions. The one thing you should be looking at though, so you get the best for your buck, is the "cost per credit hour" compared to its reputation, and which falls into your budget line. You can compare reputations of institutions by going to the U.S. News College Rankings website and searching for your school. You'd be suprised to find schools like University of Phoenix, which are at the bottom of the list, and not considered a very good school, charging more than major universities such as UMASS or East Carolina University. Usually you will be able to find really good schools at a cost per credit hour of $150 - $250. Since each course is 3-credits, one class would range from $450 - $750. That is still on the cheap range. You can find EVEN better schools, such as Drexel University, George Washington University, Harvard University, Syracuse University... etc, that charge $800 - $1200 per credit hour, so each class at these and other more expensive colleges would roughly range between $2,400 - $3,600 per class. Now if you want to know how much it would cost to go to school for one year, understand that a fulltime student takes minimum 4 classes per semester, 2 classes is considered part time. And I know the math doesnt add up, but 30 credit hours, or 10 classes is supose to equal 1 year (the other two credits are assumed to be taken during winter or summer breaks). Since an associates = 2 years = 60 credit hours. A bachelors = 4 years = 120 credit hours, you can see the math. So finally to answer your question "How much should an online college degree cost" - Well, without the cost of books or any other expenses, it should cost between $4,500 - $15,000 a year, depending on "Cost per credit hour". And to complete a bachelors, it should cost around (total) $18,000 - $60,000. (The math was done with a cost-per-credit hour range of $150 - $500)

Q: Is it really possible to earn a college degree online?
Is it really possible to earn a college degree online?

A: It is possible to earn degree online but if you will earn it with unaccredited college or university, than it is worth less. Look for accredited online colleges and universities for your degree. The best way to explore traditional college is to go to your local accredited colleges and ask them if they provide their degree online or not. Currently every third university is providing their degree online, you will find one in no time. Learning with some working experience will also help you in getting job after completion of degree.

Q: Have you ever heard of an online college degree?
If you can buy a degree complete with transcripts and reference letters from college professors, what would be the downside? If I am working hard toward my degree, but I can get a job sooner and keep working toward my legitimate degree, what reason would I have not to take that route? Has anyone heard of someone finding out that the degree is not legitimate?

A: Some of the best colleges in the world offer thier degrees online. Harvard, Stanford, UC-Berkeley, Berklee Music, Oxford, Duke, UMass, Florida, UTex, and 1000's of others all teach online these days. You can indeed earn a degree (at all levels) online in many subjects. Anyone that doubts the validity of these is simply stuck in 1979 - this is 2008 and it's how things are done these days. That said, there are also plenty of not so great colleges that offer degrees online. Some of these are the worst schools in the world. Some aren't schools at all and are nothing more than fake diploma printing businesses. You can print your own fake diploma and transcripts from your computer and laser printer and get a better quality and save tons of money. More important though - using a fake diploma is against the law in many states. Against the law as in "go to jail" for fraud. So, the downside is that when you get caught (you'll get caught because law enforcement regularly gets a court order to get customer lists from these "schools") then you will be 1) fired 2) sued for defrauding your employer 3) arrested for fraud 4) the subject of a newspaper story all about how you're a liar and fraud. Seems a pretty good reason to me. Want to see some news stories about people caught with fake degrees - Google News and search "fake degree". http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&tab=wn&ned=&q=fake+degree&btnG=Search+News I'd advise against any degree (online or otherwise) that is not properly accredited. I'd especially advise against it if you know it's fake. If you want to complete a degree (not fake) online - it can be done. There are some great schools to do it at. http://www.umassonline.net/ UMass is a good example. But, don't think it will be easier, cheaper, or faster. It's not. It will be harder, cost more, and likely take longer than attending your state U. Want to see a list of fakes that you can just buy one from? Just in case you want to avoid them... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unaccredited_institutions_of_higher_learning a fake from any one of these can land you in jail in several states, fired from most firms, and subject you to ruthless humiliation when your friends find out. A Master of Studies (MSt) from University of Oxford might help you get a really good job though. And it's all online. http://humanrightslaw.conted.ox.ac.uk/MStIHRL/ Just because it's online doesn't mean it's fake. And just because it's not online also doesn't mean it's not fake.

Q: Has anyone gotten a college degree online?
If you've gotten a college degree online, or at least taken a few courses online, how would you rate the experience? Would you recommend it?

A: My husband and I both attend our local community college through online classes, I also take traditional classes on campus. My husband will achieve his first Associates next semester in Computer Information Systems. I am working now towards in associates in Business Office Technology. My husband plans to get another associates immediately following this one, and he wants to transfer to a 4 year program after we move to Alaska in a few years, but he will continue his education here until then. I as well want to transfer to a 4 year program and my ultimate goal is to attend law school. Background aside. I love online classes and so does my husband. Most people aren't prepared for them actually being work. I enjoy it being to work some of my course work around my schedule in online classes. When I have to go to a campus class, i have to go on certain days no matter what. With online classes I usually have some variance of scheduling as long as my work is done when assigned. I like being able to study at home, in an environment I am comfortable in. Sometimes in campus classes I feel like Im having to compromise my study habits because of other people. Now my husband really wants to take campus classes, and I want to take more online classes (ive only taken 5). So touche lol. I think online classes have been a great experience for me and my husband. Try them out!

Q: Will a place of employment consider me any different if I have an online college degree?
Like less of a chance of getting the job and do people consider it "real" schooling if its online?

A: There is a lot of debate about this. It also depends on the school. A school that is known to be online, like University of Pheonix, will probably not get you very far. My credits from Excelsior college do not transfer everywhere. An online degree is better than no degree. It shows you can persevere. Most employers I know would prefer an on-campus bachelors degree, but would be fine with an on-line masters degree. A degree from a known college like UC Berkeley will be good whether online or not. Some colleges don't even say that the degree was earned through distance learning. But always make sure the school is accredited!

Q: mom wants to earn an online college degree?
my mom decided to go to college again but this time online.her major is in business and marketing. what do you think she should do?

A: Those are very good degrees and she will get hired anywhere if she goes to a decent college. Just research the colleges so she doesn't end up going to some flakey diploma mill.

Q: Is an online college degree the same as an degree from a 4 year UC or State college?
When I apply for a job at a fortune 500 company, does it matter if my business administration degree came from an online college rather than a 4 year UC or state college?

A: Yes it matters! You have to make sure the online college or university is accredited. If it is not, Fortune 500 companies won't acknowledge the education as an equivalent to a Four year degree at a traditional college or university. Make sure the online university is accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. They have a website and database of accredited online and traditional programs. Check out the site www.chea.org to get a list of schools.

Q: Do you prefer going to college or get an online degree?
I have a full time job and not sure if I should go back to college or take an online college courses to get a degree.

A: I am currently attending the University of Phoenix online to obtain my Associates in Business Admin. I love the fact that I'm working full-time, being a full-time mom and I still have time to obtain a college degree. I do my homework at night after my munchkins are in bed and asleep. Yes, the tutition is higher than a "normal" college but I consider it a wash since I'm home everynight. The material that you need to read is on a pdf file. If you have anymore questions please feel free to email me.

Q: can you get a job being a vet assistant if you only have a online college degree?
i want to do online college courses for becoming a vet assistant besides voulenteering for the SPCA but im not sure it will be enough to get a job for actually being a vet assistant.

A: I'd like to know too! I also have an online college degree in vet assist. but I don't want to be the little "go-fer" for the vet. I think they would want you to have some experience in lab work. I had taken a class in person and did some lab stuff there, then I took the online course and finished. Yeah, but I think you need the hands-on work but they would hire you over some random person who knows nothing about animal health. Good Luck :)

Q: Does an online college degree hold as much weight in the real world, as one obtained from a community college?
I'm almost 30 and have some credits at a community college. Well life sorta got in the way lol. I sorta like to be around people, but I'm finding a lot of social interaction with the internet; so I was thinking of taking classes that way. I know sometimes online schools aren't acredited and maybe a human resources person generalizes them all that way. What do you think? ummm what's up long-gone. I'm a new member level 1, just joined not even a padawan yet. How does that make me bogus.

A: lol YUP! life gets in the way of getting the degree alright, but if you waited until life didn't get in the way, you would be waiting a very long time! so I encourage you to go ahead with it! About the online schools.... there are both pros and cons to classes that are online. I took online courses for my BA and failed (twice if I remember correctly)... you have to be a SUPER self-starter and have 0% procrastination (or at least be able to handle the 'procras' part).. And you are right about the accreditation! make sure that the school you would be attending online is a school that is accredited by both the association that you are tailoring your degree to (such as social workers getting their master's would want the school to be accredited by CACREP). The university would also need to be accredited through a national accreditation check this link out for more information: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com Here is another useful link... http://www.noca.org/ncca/accredorg.htm Good luck!