eric76 wrote:
SPtread wrote:
I am thinking about pursuing an online degree, and the debate over the value of an online degree versus a regular degree keeps coming up in my mind.
I would certainly do better in an online program, but I want a degree that will lead to gainful employment.
More and more regular colleges are offering some of their classes online.
THIS.
Do not go to some place like University of Phoenix or some other for profit school. Generally, they are over priced and the quality of the classes is questionable at best.
Pretty much any major public university/college will offer online classes these days. Since my recent medical problems, I've been taking as many classes as I can online and I go to a flagship state university.
Around here, even the local community college offers extensive online classes. Generally, the only classes that you cannot take online are tech classes that use special equipment, and science labs. Also, depending on the class/instructor you might still need to go to a campus testing center for exams/tests.
Bottom line is, if you are interested in going back to school "online" check out your local community college or state university first. If you are not going for a science or engineering degree, chances are you could take all your classes online....
Personally, I like taking classes on campus, but I'm old enough that I don't feel pressure to socialize with my younger classmates. I have made friends with a few professors.
Whatever you do, please stay away from for profit schools. There's no reason to use them unless you just have a lot of money and don't really care about learning anything.
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