Are online degrees such as from the University of Phoenix looked at as real degrees from employers?
Asked by karenThese degrees are always advertised, "Tired of your job? Earn your Bachelors or Masters online!" and I was just wondering if it is actually worth it to get one. I'm sure they're hard to get, especially in one year, so is all that work really worth it? Or is it better to just go to a normal university?
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Answered by erok2020
Yes, as long as they are accredited. I graduated from Keller Graduate School of Management this past fall and there has been no question about the school's validity. My degree did take 3 years to complete primarily because I work full time as well. You will never learn anything from a "school" that offers a degree in any time less. The real test of your school's credibility and value is found in your everyday performance - not the paper. I would also add that studying online is not at all easy... in any way. I pretty much spent every weekend of the last 3 years doing projects and assignments. The commercials that market a 'free and easy (online) student lifestyle' is misleading. I received my BS from Montana and my grad degree was twice as difficult - easily! Thanks
Yes, as long as they are accredited. I graduated from Keller Graduate School of Management this past fall and there has been no question about the school's validity. My degree did take 3 years to complete primarily because I work full time as well. You will never learn anything from a "school" that offers a degree in any time less. The real test of your school's credibility and value is found in your everyday performance - not the paper. I would also add that studying online is not at all easy... in any way. I pretty much spent every weekend of the last 3 years doing projects and assignments. The commercials that market a 'free and easy (online) student lifestyle' is misleading. I received my BS from Montana and my grad degree was twice as difficult - easily! Thanks
