I was just going through questions the other day and I happen to run across someone who answered a question about how an online degree was pretty much worthless in the job world… Is that true? Is it valued any less than a typical degree with this day and ages technology to do online classes? Are there any catches I should know about with online classes I am forgetting?
That was a weird answer because how would anyone know your degree was attained online?
The real answer is that when you get your degree no one will know if you actually attended the college or not. The degree does not say “online” or “attained partially online” so it would rest solely on you if a potential employer were to find out how you accomplished your degree requirements.
After 2 years in traditional college and now 2 years online I would advise that both the traditional brick and mortar and online models have their own distinct pros and cons. The key is to research both and analyze how they directly affect your particular situation. Online classes are definitely helpful if you work many hours or assimilate information better on your own. Brick and mortar classes are helpful for people who require a class atmosphere. If you are unsure you might want to try one or two online classes mixed with traditional classes to get a feel for the online medium.