subject: 10 Myths and Truths about Online Degrees [print this page] 10 Myths and Truths about Online Degrees
Myth: Employers will look down on my degree because it's not from a traditional program.
Truth: As long as your degree is from a reputable school most employers will not care how you earned it; especially if you were able to continue your career while earning your degree.
Myth: Online degree programs are cheaper than on-campus programs.
Truth: Of course costs like housing, materials, and computer costs vary depending on your circumstance but lots of online programs are affordable and have similar costs as traditional programs.
Myth: It will take me a long time to earn my degree online.
Truth: In reality, with the flexibility of online degrees you can earn your degree in about as much time or less as you would take to earn a degree on campus.
Myth: I will have to quit my job so I can keep up with my online degree program.
Truth: With the ability to take courses at your own pace, you can keep up at work and earn your online degree.
Myth: Online degree programs are only for working professionals.
Truth: People in just about any situation, working professionals, busy parents, and social animals, can take courses online and earn their degree.
Myth: I have to be tech-savvy to do well in an online degree program.
Truth: Most user interfaces for online degree programs are very easy to learn and most schools offer technology assistance.
Myth: There aren't a lot of options when it comes to choosing an online school or program.
Truth: Most colleges and universities offer online courses and there is a wide variety of online degrees to choose from: criminal justice, massage and spa, education, health care, business, and even culinary arts.
Myth: Online degrees are harder to earn because of a lack of mentoring from the teacher and collaboration with students.
Truth: With cutting-edge technology you can get individual attention from your teacher and even discuss class topics and assignments with fellow students through online forums.
Find out all you need to know about online degrees and what it takes to earn one at My Colleges and Careers.
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