Title: How Employers View Online Degrees: Interviews with Nine Hiring Executives
Headings: How Do Employers View Online Degrees?
How Do Employers View Online Degrees?
Meet the Interviewees: Nine CEOs and Executives
Employer Perceptions of Online Education
Positive perceptions of online degrees included:
Negative perceptions of online degrees included:
Positive Perceptions of Online Degrees
Negative Perceptions of Online Degrees
Conclusions: What to Consider Before Enrolling in an Online Program
Jocelyn Blore

Content: Positive perceptions of online degrees included: If an institution is rigorous and well-regarded, it doesn’t matter if it was an online program. A person’s job candidacy depends on many factors, not just education. When an online program has a physical campus, employers may assume that the candidate has a traditional degree. Online graduate degrees such as MBAs can indicate someone is self-starting and motivated. Online schools democratize access to education. Online programs better prepare graduates for a modern workplace. The acceptance of online degrees is spreading. Negative perceptions of online degrees included: There’s a stigma associated with online education, especially at the undergraduate level.