A while back we posed the question in this blog – “Should government funding be available to for-profit colleges?” and we got some great feedback!

This sub-headline from the recent U.S. News blog post, Online Education May Change Higher Ed., sheds light on the growing maturity in online education programs.

The article asks experts, “Can online education be the rock that disturbs the placid waters of American higher education?” Interestingly it seems the feedback is both positive and negative to the increased enrollment at top online schools such as Kaplan University and the University of Phoenix. One expert, Louis Soares, director of postsecondary education at the Center for American Progress, says: “Much in the way cell phones disrupted the traditional landline-based model or discount retailers like Wal-Mart revolutionized the nation’s retail market, the for-profit sector—though a subject of intense scrutiny in recent years—has driven changes that could greatly affect the world of higher education.”

For students interested in child development, Rasmussen College offers a couple of great associate’s degree programs online, and it is a great time to start studying. It’s projected that there will be 86,700 new jobs for teachers in this field in the coming years. Not that a degree guarantees employment in this field, or any field for that matter, but education is the best place to start.

If you’re interested in more information on online early childhood education programs at any degree or certificate level, find programs on Edvisors.com.

Degree mills (sometimes referred to as diploma mills) are becoming increasingly problematic worldwide. These “schools” offer college degrees to students for a price, not for academic performance. In fact, many of these companies don’t require anything from students – simply pay the money, and a degree is yours! The problem with these degrees is that employers will notice the fraudulent school, so not only does the student not gain the required skills, but they would then be unemployable.

Central Penn College is a great school that offers a lot of career focused courses both online and in the classroom. Recently, the college has expanded to include 3 new hybrid programs, bringing together online and traditional learning formats.

If you’re a student with a career, getting an online certificate could be a wise career move. Unlike other degrees, certificates are mostly used to supplement a degree and provide a more in depth knowledge of a certain discipline. Not only can they help further your current career, but they are easy to complete while remaining employed full-time. They can also be helpful to start a new career path, opening new opportunities for students. Here are some common online certificate programs you could look into. More questions about online certificate programs? Call us now 1-866-944-2648.

One of the most versatile degrees a student can get is in business. There are very few professions where having a business degree would not benefit employees.

There are many types of degrees you can get online, but perhaps the most surprising one is a degree in Art. Not to be confused with “The Arts”, attending an online art school can be a great way for students to utilize their creativity in a positive and career-enhancing way.

Getting information through a school is okay, but what potential students really want to know is what other students think. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the top 10 schools rated by you, the students.

Students today have a wider variety of school options than ever, and it’s a good thing, too!