Popularity of Online Degrees Increases
Online education (the modern version of “correspondence school”) has come of age. No longer is an online degree considered second class. These degrees are being accepted almost universally as legitimate and on the same level as a traditional degree. That fact is not being overlooked by people who cannot afford to quit their jobs and go to a college or university. These are people who have no way to finance a degree. Besides they may have responsibilities that prohibit them from realizing their dreams of a different future, a better job, and the ability to earn their livings by doing something that satisfies them.
Online degree programs are seeing a surge in enrollment. For example, the University of Minnesota, Crookston, has seen a 41 percent increase in the past three years. Administrators attribute this to accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission and two popular new bachelor’s degrees that can be obtained entirely online.
Not only are schools offering online degrees becoming accredited, more and more employers who are hiring degreed workers are accepting the online degree as equivalent to the one earned in a traditional program. This is true in the US but it is also happening all over the world.
Most popular online degrees are the associate degree (typically a 2-year degree) and the bachelor’s degree (4-year). Getting an online teaching degree, for example, is becoming extremely popular. There’s a shortage of teachers, so with an accredited degree, one is almost assured of finding a good job. Add to that the fact that teachers’ salaries have been going up for some time, and the possibility of earning a very good living is just around the corner if you opt to enroll in an online degree program in education.
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In my point of view online education is a good option if you are not able to go for regular course and moreover with this platform you can even look after your other responsibilities also besides earning degree.
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i think it is very helpful and affordable to people who cannot afford or do not have time to attend college.
I thinks it’s very helpful and affordable to people who cannot afford or don’t have time to go to the college.
knowing about another means of education can help people choose the path most fit for them. good to know!
New jobs are being created for things we have yet to discover a need for, and I think this article fits this striking truth. Thanks!
Once again, getting an entire online degree in something with no hands on experience seems just a little too easy to me.
I think this all depends on what you are studying. I am an Accountant looking to further my education. From what I have found in my prior studies (I have taken courses both online and on campus), a lot of these courses have no need to be in a classroom. I would go to class just to sit through a lecture and take notes. These lectures can be put online, and even better, replayed later as a refresher. I don’t see much of a need for “hands on” experience with something like that, as there wasn’t really anything “hands on” in the classroom to begin with.
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Earning an online degree is more convinient for me because there have been several instances when my nephew has to be kept out of school for being sick. With online classes, I can check in and submit work while staying at home to keep eyes on him. I’m currently working on my Bachelors and plan to sign up for another online degree program in the future.
This was a very enlightening information.
The information in this article was very enlightening.
I am now furthering my education at Northwestern College online in the Health Information Technology program. I enjoy it because it is flexible and you still have good communication with instructors, faculty and classmates if you have any questions
Though I am not seeking an online degree, it is helpful to be aware of the “invisible competition”.
This isn’t for everyone. It takes a disciplined person to make sure they get through the courses in the time lines allowed. This alternative is not for procrastinators…for sure.
I have tried the online classes before and it didnt work out for me because im more of a hands on person.
From what I am reading in the article and the comments, it seems as if online degree is much easier. As of right now, I am in Chico State taking classes for Nursing. It seems like High school, but more brief. However, this article kind of gives me an idea to stay glue to my computer to an online degree.
i think this is great for people who don’t have time to go to college. Very informative
I understand the poularity of online scholarships which i agree with but i agree you need attemtion too
I am doing the online degree RN to BSN at Grand Canyon, and it is a convenient easily understood method of learning for full time working students.I recommend the enviornment for anyone who wants to further their career with learning opportunities that are available at many of the online universities.
Considering the human need to ‘get things done as fast as possible’, I think online degrees are going to be pursued a whole lot more (depending on the degree of course).
Online degree have become very popular due to the fact that most people do have a very busy life style in todays society. If I for one had been attending a brick and morter college while unemployed, I would not have been able to get the current job I have. Online colleges allow people to not only get an education, degree but also balance work, family and their life to better not only themselves but their family too.
I think that’s really awesome that employers are beginning to look at them like traditional diplomas, because Im sure you have to put a lot of work online as well and some people cannot go to the actual universities so I am sure that is ery helpful to them =]!
Interesting article! Never even thought about this.
I just don’t agree with online degrees. Sure, a few online classes maybe, but when someone’s degree is based solely on online things, then it’s SO incredibly easy for people to pay someone else to take their tests for them, and essentially BUY a degree.
It’s just something that has always bothered me a lot.
If the classes required testing to be done IN PERSON at a real location with valid ID, I’d feel much better about the situation.
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I think this article is a great informant for new college students who are deceiding on a college. I would prefer to attend a college because I would be afraid my work might not go through or get lost, I know this is unlikely. But I think it is a great thing for single parents who might not have time and others with busy schedule’s.
I think in a few years from now achieving an online degree will be the new thing. Although I rather attend school, I think this is a great thing for parents and students who will not be able to commute back and forth due their hectic schedule. It will benefit working parents and students.
I had previously checked out at Western Governors University but changed my degree and needed to attend a 4-yr college to major in Education. Later I can take classes online to receive my Master’s Degree.
– I’ve taken online courses at a community college & a 4-yr college and loved all but one (Meteorology – shich I feel needs to be in class but maybe ‘because I did not take in high school & do not really care about subject!)
I thought this article was great on informing students of what they are looking at when starting an online education. I myself am trying to get back in school at Western Governors University(it’s one of the most affordable online schools out there by far) and it is nationally accredited. Plus you’ll save thousands!
I thought about taking online classes but i would rather be in the classroom with hands on training since i want to pursue a degree in nursing and that would be kinda hard onliine