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The Fez · March 18th, 2009, 15:47

University of Phoenix Online, graduated Nov 08. As everyone else has pointed out, online isn't cheap. I think UoP was in the neighborhood of $800/hr as well. Not every instructor was great, but neither are the professors/instructors in traditional schools.

The best advice I can give is this: Online classes require the student to learn on their own. You HAVE to be self-motivated to complete an online program. If you do better with an instructor giving you the stink-eye when you walk into the classroom, online schooling may not be for you.

The upside is that you can go to class whenever and wherever. My work schedule and traveling made online the only way I could go to school.

Online degrees may have had a stigma about them a few years ago, as they were new and unknown. But so many people are going to school online now that the degrees are treated just like a brick and mortar school degree. In fact, my UoP degree was enough to get me a commission in the USAF, so they definitely count for something!

Good luck in whatever route you choose.

March 18th, 2009, 15:47	#17
The Fez Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 302	Re: Online degrees? University of Phoenix Online, graduated Nov 08. As everyone else has pointed out, online isn't cheap. I think UoP was in the neighborhood of $800/hr as well. Not every instructor was great, but neither are the professors/instructors in traditional schools. The best advice I can give is this: Online classes require the student to learn on their own. You HAVE to be self-motivated to complete an online program. If you do better with an instructor giving you the stink-eye when you walk into the classroom, online schooling may not be for you. The upside is that you can go to class whenever and wherever. My work schedule and traveling made online the only way I could go to school. Online degrees may have had a stigma about them a few years ago, as they were new and unknown. But so many people are going to school online now that the degrees are treated just like a brick and mortar school degree. In fact, my UoP degree was enough to get me a commission in the USAF, so they definitely count for something! Good luck in whatever route you choose.