Introduction
In today's competitive and fast-paced world everybody knows the value of having a college education. Traditionally, the problem has been trying to find the time to get a college education because if you weren't fortunate enough to be able to go to college full-time immediately after graduating from high-school, that means that you have to work to support yourself while attending school later. The good news is that today you can get your college degree by attending any one of a list of colleges and universities online.
History
As little as 10 to 15 years ago, the list of colleges and universities that offered online degrees was relatively small. Most of the colleges and universities that offered those degrees at the time were exclusively online schools that were not widely known. Although degrees from online schools are widely accepted today, this type of degree had a rocky start in the beginning. Because of lack of understanding, some employers and even students believed that getting a degree online was inferior to getting a degree by taking traditional in-person classes. Fortunately, once there was a better understanding of these online programs, much of the negative opinions about them have vanished. In fact, some studies have shown that online students get more odd of their classes than traditional in class students because online students tend to be older and they appreciate being able to fit their courses into their busy lifestyles.
Features
A list of colleges and universities that offer classes and degrees online include some familiar names outline of the realm of online education, like the The University of Massachusetts' online division, UMass Online. UMass Online has followed in the footsteps of the University of Massachusetts to one of the most respected schools available. UMass as a great reputation in the business world and it is also affordable. Another impressive traditional university that added an online division is Oregon State University Online. This university offers a wide range of bachelor's and masters' degrees online.
For a list of colleges and universities that offer online degrees and were never a part of a tradition school there also many good schools to choose from. One of these schools is Liberty University Online. This Christian-based school has over 65,000 students and offers over 45 different undergraduate and graduate degrees within and 100 different specializations. Full Sail University Online is considered one of the best film schools in the United States. In addition on having a great reputation as a film school, it also offers a solid education for those who want to get into the music and gaming industries. Saint Leo University Online has been educating students for more than 25 years and is one of the top schools used by those enlisted in the military to further their educations. Saint Leo University is also open to non-military adults who are looking for a solid education that will lead to a degree.
Tips and comments
- Before you make your choice from a list of colleges and universities make sure you are prepared for the commitment that an online school requires before enrolling. Typically, students are expected to devote at least one hour a day for each class, so do not underestimate the time commitment required and take too many classes in one semester.
