Title: How Credible Are Online Degrees? – No GRE 2019
Headings: How Credible Are Online Degrees?
How Credible Are Online Degrees?
Online Degrees Gaining Acceptance
Factors That Make Online Degrees Credible
University Reputation
Accreditation
Time to Earn
Curriculum Rigor
Summary
Additional Resources
References

Content: If you are looking at an online bachelor’s or master’s program, employers report that there are several very important factors that make online degrees increase in credibility. There are still ‘diploma mills’ out there that churn out largely worthless degrees that are ‘accredited’ by unknown bodies of little value. You can avoid wasting time and money on these worthless degrees by focusing on what makes an online degree credible in the eyes of employers: University Reputation
An online degree from a well-known, respected university that has been around for 100+ years will always be viewed more favorably than an online degree from a school that started in 2005. Students who want a credible online degree should select a program from a university that has both on campus and online degree options, and is well known. For example, Duke University offers many online bachelor’s and master’s programs. It would be a very rare employer who would question the quality of any degree that is issued from Duke University. Accreditation
It is very important that the university that you choose has been at least regionally accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by the Department of Education. These are: Higher Learning Commission
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Northwest Accreditation Commission
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
In addition, the program you are considering for an online degree should hold a program-specific accreditation from a respected accreditation agency in that field.