Many prospective students have concerns about getting an "online degree." They wonder if it will hurt their career aspirations or ability to build on their education goals. In other words, they want to know if an online degree is for real.
Online programs are real and they are offered by many big name, fully accredited, and well known schools like DeVry University, American InterContinental University, Kaplan University, Penn State and Grantham - just to name a few.
The key to remember is that the schools must be fully accredited. If they are, then the degree will be as valuable as any traditional college or university degree. The truth is that the diploma you earn from an online school will be just like any other, and will not say "online." View important questions to get answered when looking at an online degree.
You can request information from multiple schools at once by filling out a form on Military.com. With no obligation or cost, learning about different schools is a great way to take the first step. Click here to request information.
Will an Online Degree get me the Job?
Week of January 21, 2008
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