Title: Will Employers Take My Online Degree Seriously?
Headings: Will Employers Take My Online Degree Seriously?
Will Employers Take My Online Degree Seriously?
Are you ready to discover your college program?
The pandemic is leading more students to ask: Will employers take my online degree seriously? We have the answer.
Is Your Online Degree Serious?
Regional Accrediting Agencies
Red Flags That Your Employer (and You) Should Avoid
An online program may not be legitimate if the degree is too fast or easy to complete. Real learning takes time, and diploma mills don't.
A lack of support services is also shady. Not having a guidance counselor is usually a red flag for a for-profit racket. Prospective online students should look for evidence of other resources, such as technical support and library services, before enrolling in a program.
The fee structure of a program is another point of interest. Legitimate schools typically charge per credit hour, while fishy colleges charge per program.
Which Professions Are Best Suited for Online Degrees?
What Level of Degree Have You Earned?
What Else Makes You Stand Out?
The Final Word

Content: Higher Learning Commission
New England Commission of Higher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Red Flags That Your Employer (and You) Should Avoid
While employers are open to online degrees, they have historically been wary of diploma mills and seedy institutions, which often operate online. Diploma mills give legitimate and transparent online colleges a bad reputation. These for-profit institutions essentially sell fake degrees that cost students thousands of dollars without offering professional benefits. There are plenty of red flags that indicate when a school is selling you a worthless diploma that isn’t accredited by a recognized agency. An online program may not be legitimate if the degree is too fast or easy to complete. Real learning takes time, and diploma mills don't. A lack of support services is also shady. Not having a guidance counselor is usually a red flag for a for-profit racket. Prospective online students should look for evidence of other resources, such as technical support and library services, before enrolling in a program. The fee structure of a program is another point of interest.