The job opportunity SHOULD be equal, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is. There are a lot of people that are a little slow at accepting new things. There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting an online degree!

On that note, you should, without a doubt, know how to defend your degree. You will put just as much effort into your degree as someone going to a traditional brick and mortar school. You have to be self motivated and able to keep to a schedule if you are going to succeed at getting your degree online!

Also, you absolutely MUST make sure that the school you choose to get your degree online is accredited. Accreditation is very important when getting your degree, because it proves that the education that you will be getting from these classes is acceptable.

Let’s see, University of Phoenix and AIU. Alright, you will hear mixed reviews/opinions about both of those schools. (Really, that’s the case with any school because everyone has a different experience!) I have included a link to a forum thread that discusses the varying opinions of UoP. I have also included two threads about AIU for you to check out. 🙂

There are plenty of other schools out there that you can choose from. I’m not sure what kind of degree you’re looking for, so I’ve just included a link to where you can find a list of some of the online colleges that you have to choose from. I hope all of this helps!

Good luck!

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Thing is, there are online schools, and then there are employer hot-button schools, like U Phoenix and AIU.

Most schools like U Phoenix that are known for being “online” schools don’t have good reps. In fact, some employers flat-out refuse to even look at resumes from U of P, quite specifically, due to its reputation for poor education and its accreditation issues. Consider your options carefully.

There are reputable, “brick and mortar” schools that offer degrees online. Their good reputation for their on-campus programs will flow over into their online program.

So to be quite blunt, an online OR an offline degree from U Phoenix, or Devry, or ITT, or AIU, will only get you so far, because the reputations of these schools isn’t the greatest. A degree of any sort from UMass Amherst, or U Nebraska Lincoln, or U Maryland, will likely be seen as more acceptable by more employers, and may, therefore, get you further.

Some great universities that offer online degrees include:

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

University of Denver

University of Maryland

Duke University

Drexel

Carnegie Mellon

Penn State

Ball State

U Nebraska – Lincoln

Babson

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

University of Illinois

Penn State

Colorado State U

And there are others. But in general, when you’re looking for a distance learning degree, try to find a program at a school that has a good reputation for their “brick and mortar” campus.

So also look at your own state colleges, and, if an associates is what you want, also your local community college. You may be surprised at what they offer online/via distance.

I don’t think the job opportunities are the same. There are still employers that prefer regular schools. But don’t let those employers discourage you. Some people are just slow to catch on to new things.

By all indications, University of Phoenix is a good school. It’s the largest online university. At least that’s what my research shows. It’s also working hard to establish campuses across America. I think having online and campus options are good. You never know when you need to see a professor.

I’m not saying AIU is not good. I just have not done any research on it yet.

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The answer is no. Plain and simple. You have problems with those schools because they are a for-profit school and have no admissions requirements. Thats why they are red flagged. They take anyone that applies, plain and simple. It could be for an associates degree to a phD, your all accepted. So you will hurt your own education by sitting next to the guy who has a second grade education and can’t contribute anything.

Do a google search and hear what people say. There is a reason so many people who get these degrees have to defend themselves to everyone, but almost nobody from a standard college has to do the same. It should indicate right away from some google searches that you will not be equal. This is not going to change either because the field of academia controls the industry (whether we beleive it or not). Since these schools are not traditional, no professors from traditional university’s like them. Believe me, acadmia is stuck up people, but they will mold the market.

I do not recommend an online university!! I work in an area where poeple with these degrees are totally shunned. Going to an actual bona-fide university is so much better. You get a better education, and your degree is recognized. You want to know that your chances for finding employment is decent considering the time and effort you put into your education. Not to mention those online schools are soo expensive. All you do is buy your degree-and that is pathetic. For what you pay for an online school, you can get two masters at a regular university in your town. ITT tech for instance, is about $80,000 for a bachelors when you can just about get a PhD at any other college. Stay away from for profit schools like UOP, AIU, Kaplan, etc. Dont wate your time, money, or effort.

I know of others that went to the online Phoenix University. They say it is a good program but expensive. It really just depends on what you are taking. Most employers want experience with that education regardless if you go to school physically or online.

I haven’t been in the situation myself, but I had the opportunity to talk to someone who worked in Human Resources not too long ago. He stated that they preferred applicants who had gone to a physical school rather than online. There are certain things that you gain from a physical school that you don’t from an online school that are necessary in certain fields, especially business. In a physical school, you’ll do many projects in teams, and (of course) learn teamwork, which is usually a necessity in a career. Also, many colleges and universities have programs in place to help students find internships and jobs, something many online schools don’t offer.

I am not sure, but I do take many on line classes in addition to traditional classes at my university. Employers don’t know that many of my classes were on line. This way, you get the convenience of on line courses, and the respect from employers by still attending a standard university.

Check and see if any of you local colleges offer degree programs on line, or mostly on line.

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