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HR/recruiters would like your POV please
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How are schools like the University of Phoenix's online program received generally by employers?
I have an associates degree but didn't finish my bachelors. I work for a small company that had a "promote from within" mentality and had made my way to middle management but times (and the corporate culture) are a changing and I have stalled out, actually I stalled out a few years ago and am just now accepting that it isn't going to change.
Most of the jobs I'd like to apply for online want that 4 yr degree.
As a Mom with a full time job the online option is attractive to me but I don't want to throw my money away if there is still a stigma attached.
TIA for sharing your POV.
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Re: HR/recruiters would like your POV please
Don't do any for-profit. You are throwing money away. They are not well received by employers, and the credits do not count if you want to go a legitimate university for any reason, either as a transfer student or to get a graduate degree.
I would look into a local public university; it will be MUCH less expensive, and many colleges and universities are starting to offer bachelor degree programs aimed at working / married adults who need more flexible scheduling. Look for programs such as "Professional and Continuing Studies", etc.
I know it is tempting to do the online programs, but in the long run you will be better off it you go to a more well regarded university. You will receive a better education for less money, and you will also have access to services and good networks through the university's career planning office.
You can do it. Don't sell yourself short with a for-profit degree.
Do any of your state colleges/universities offer an online degree program? Many do, and it's a great way to continue working while getting your education - and good for you for pursuing it!
Online education per se does not have a stigma, but "University" of Phoenix and the like do. Truthfully, I don't know of anyone in a hiring position who takes it seriously. From what I understand, they're also ridiculously expensive. If physically attending classes is not possible, google for "[your state] State University online degree" and see where it takes you.
Good luck!
Agree with everyone else's comments on Phoenix. You may be surprised though by how many traditional schools have on-line programs or components of programs. Usually in these types of programs you only go to the campus a handful of times during the semester. That may work well for you and your schedule.
Good luck!
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Honestly, I think online classes are a million times more time consuming than traditonal classes.
I ditto all the other posters who said no to uop and look into local colleges being friendly to working professionals.
GL!
not sure what you are interested in studying...but there are plenty of schools ou there that offer online learning (Penn State, Univ of Maryland, Univ of CT) as an HR Director that value is not so much on how you complete the program but the school.
Good luck
I'm a working mom and going to a local state university to get my masters. The program has a combo of online and in-class courses, and so far it's been very accommodating towards working professionals. I think more and more schools are developing programs that recognize the fact that not all of us are 18 year old high school graduates. The instructors all know we aren't full time students and have a lot of big commitments outside of school, but that we also take the education seriously and that we all bring a lot of knowledge and experience to the classes.
FWIW, I also find that many employers treat a "degree in progress" as almost equal to a degree in hand, especially if you have work skills to back it up. So even if it takes you a while to get the degree part time you should still apply for those jobs while you are studying.
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