Are Employers Open to Online Degrees?

Does it matter to an employer that you’ve enrolled in an online course, or do they worry that online students cannot offer what conventional students bring to the table? How does the corporate community view online learning? Read the blog to know:

● Diploma mills have given online education a bad name:

There are plenty of fly by night degree mills that offer degree certificates and diplomas to students without imparting knowledge. During the early 2000s, there were plenty of colleges that mushroomed in and around the United States, offering certification courses in a wide range of subjects. But it soon turned out that these colleges were either unaccredited or accredited by some vague board. As a result, students passing out from these colleges have neither experienced actual education nor have expertise. This has changed over the years, thanks to the number of prestigious colleges that have joined in the fray.

● How you explain your educational experience matters:

Some employers think there’s no learning going on in an online course. This isn’t true, because most credible courses include a ton of coursework – assignments, group projects, dissertations, discussion boards, tests, et al. Luckily, many employers are open to accepting online degrees. There are a lot of factors that are taken into consideration. For example, how long your degree program was – short duration courses will arouse suspicion. While a bachelor’s degree program can only help you secure an entry level job, a four year or some other advanced program can ensure a better position.

● Accreditation and grades matter:

If you want employers to take your degree seriously, it’s important that you take your course seriously. Start by looking for accredited colleges. There are many regional and nationally accrediting agencies, the former carrying more merit. Accreditation helps employers sift genuine colleges from the thousands of diploma mills online. Due diligence is important so that you don’t end up losing your money and time. Also, grades matter! Employers are not worried if you’ve studied online or in a regular college as long as you have the grades. And that is why we encourage students to complete their assignments diligently and take their tests seriously. If they need help, they can always hire class help online. Yes, there are online class takers who offer to complete assignments and take tests. All that you have to do is to call them up to ask, ‘Can you take my online class for me?’