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
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Content: After all, traditional, campus degree programs have been in existence in the US for centuries. Online programs for the most part are less than 20 years old. But things are changing quickly. Online Degrees Gaining Acceptance
A review of literature and sources on the subject of online degrees going back to 2010 suggests that online degrees have gained broad acceptance, with some caveats related to the university offering the degree, as well as accreditation of the school and program. According to a survey done way back in 2010 by Zogby International and Excelsior College, 61% of CEOs and small business owners were familiar with online degrees. And 83% of them stated at that time that an online degree was as credible as a campus-based degree. Employers in that survey stated that the accreditation of the university, quality of graduates and the reputation of the school giving the degree were what counted in making the degree credible or not. US News and World Report stated more recently that many young professionals today have found that potential employers do not even inquire if their degree was obtained online or on campus. The lack of questioning about where you got your degree could indicate that more employers are accepting online degrees as equivalent to campus-based ones. There is no question that the number of online bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in recent years have increased greatly.