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5 Jun
Question by G.O.A.T.: How do employers perceive online learning and degrees?
I currently am 3 credits away from obtaining my associates degree in accounting from an accredited online degree program. I have always been curious as to how employers perceive these programs in terms of quality of education and readiness for the job. I am trying to decide whether to continue on with the online program for my bachelors or to get into a local traditional learning program.
Please offer any thoughts or experiences on the subject. Thank you!
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Answer by CSUflyer
It depends. The public school system for example could care less if you have a masters from Harvard or a masters from an online university, they still have they same payscale as long you simply have it (pretty ridiculous). Other employers put more emphasis on traditional colleges than others. In an indirect (and maybe somewhat unfair) way, it may be generally viewed that a traditional college setting requires more work and commitment, and therefore is valued more. It doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of very smart people with only online educations but when you walk in for an interview, generally you are being sized up in a very short period of time, and human bias is always a factor. You never know how that person is going to perceive you but as long as you stand out well and are educated and well-spoken in your interview, you should be mostly okay…I personally enjoy having the credibility of a major public university on my resume though.
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19 Apr
Question by Rhonda L: Does any employers accept degree from online schools such as University of Phoenix Or ITT?
Looking to move to another state b/c can’t find much work in Cols, Ohio? Heard there was work in Wisconsin, Maryland or along the east coast, Texas. Thinking about going to one of the schools listed above but need to know do employers except people with those kinds of degrees from those schools or are they frowned upon.
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Answer by ijc
Make sure that your online school is accredited. Check at the schools website to make sure.
Most employers are only concerned that you hold a degree from an accedited university.
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9 Mar
Question by llgrah4736: Will employers view an online masters degree the same as one taken in a classroom?
I am thinking about getting my masters degree and want to make sure that I don’t end up wasting my time and money. I don’t live close to a college and would prefer to take classes online due to my current schedule. Does anyone know how I can make sure that the program comes from an accredited and well ranked college? (a website) I already have a BS in Criminal Justice and plan to get my masters in that field. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Answer by the Radio Star
No.
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