Online Degrees as accepted as "on campus" degrees?

chade7320 · October 15th, 2006, 10:26

If you earn a bach degree online in the eyes of someone hiring would you be equaly as qualified as the guy who went to a university?

Tim · October 15th, 2006, 10:42

I dont see why not. I mean you are finishing college and putting in the dedication to do it. I have been told its about finishing the degree not how you got whether online or on campus. That came from a HR rep.

scramjet · October 15th, 2006, 10:59

Also depends on the school and/or the program. Oregon State's online programs for instance specifically state that "all online courses and degrees appear the same on your OSU transcipts as courses and degrees recieved on campus."

Aviator737 · October 15th, 2006, 14:34

scramjet, are you doing some online coursework through Oregon State? What's your impression of it? I've been looking at it very seriously myself.

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Also depends on the school and/or the program. Oregon State's online programs for instance specifically state that "all online courses and degrees appear the same on your OSU transcipts as courses and degrees recieved on campus."

I_Money · October 15th, 2006, 15:05

It depends on what it is for - for aviation, IT online degrees are accepted and very common. Outside those a distance learning, or privately accredited institution is deemed as inferior.

chade7320 · October 15th, 2006, 15:42

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Originally Posted by I_Money

It depends on what it is for - for aviation, IT online degrees are accepted and very common. Outside those a distance learning, or privately accredited institution is deemed as inferior.

do you mean a degree in avaition is fine or do you mean that they are fine in the aiavtion feild reguardless the major

mtsu_av8er · October 15th, 2006, 15:47

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Originally Posted by chade7320

do you mean a degree in avaition is fine or do you mean that they are fine in the aiavtion feild reguardless the major

Are you sure that you're ready for college yet?

kellwolf · October 15th, 2006, 16:46

Considering the diplomas on-line at Riddle and from the brick and mortar campuses are on the same paper, I don't know how anyone would know the difference. Now, if you say something like "Well, I cheated and got my degree on-line," then they might think twice. But, I doubt if it will be b/c of the degree....

Note: I in no way am saying that getting your degree on-line is "cheating." If I thought that, I wouldn't be doing it.

Maximillian_Jenius · October 15th, 2006, 17:00

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Originally Posted by mtsu_av8er

Are you sure that you're ready for college yet?

Lol...

I_Money · October 15th, 2006, 18:44

Some schools make it difficult to determine if they got it online or on campus, but a school like Riddle is properly accredited so it is not a huge deal.

Chade, what type of degree you get is pretty much irrelevant for the majority of jobs out there - people just want to make sure it is a proper degree, and not some bought degree, or some trade school that hands out degrees.

And do not worry about the other guys thinking they're clever making fun of your error - I go to Harvard and see professors, students of all levels, etc making spelling and grammatical errors - everyone does it, I believe they call it 'being human'.

scramjet · October 15th, 2006, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Aviator737

scramjet, are you doing some online coursework through Oregon State? What's your impression of it? I've been looking at it very seriously myself.

No, but thinking seriously about it myself. I got to figure out what I want to do exactly when I transfer out of community college.

surreal1221 · October 15th, 2006, 19:19

This question? Again?

mtsu_av8er · October 15th, 2006, 19:23

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Originally Posted by I_Money

And do not worry about the other guys thinking they're clever making fun of your error . . .

Some of us are pretty clever . . .

October 15th, 2006, 10:26	#1
chade7320 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CLT, ATL Posts: 52	Online Degrees as accepted as "on campus" degrees? If you earn a bach degree online in the eyes of someone hiring would you be equaly as qualified as the guy who went to a university?

October 15th, 2006, 10:42	#2
Tim Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,205	Re: Online Degrees as accepted as "on campus" degrees? I dont see why not. I mean you are finishing college and putting in the dedication to do it. I have been told its about finishing the degree not how you got whether online or on campus. That came from a HR rep. __________________ Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turn skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.----- Leonardo Da Vinci

October 15th, 2006, 10:59	#3
scramjet Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PIT Posts: 1,104	Re: Online Degrees as accepted as "on campus" degrees? Also depends on the school and/or the program. Oregon State's online programs for instance specifically state that "all online courses and degrees appear the same on your OSU transcipts as courses and degrees recieved on campus."

October 15th, 2006, 15:05	#5
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,645	Re: Online Degrees as accepted as "on campus" degrees? It depends on what it is for - for aviation, IT online degrees are accepted and very common. Outside those a distance learning, or privately accredited institution is deemed as inferior.

October 15th, 2006, 16:46	#8
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,252	Re: Online Degrees as accepted as "on campus" degrees? Considering the diplomas on-line at Riddle and from the brick and mortar campuses are on the same paper, I don't know how anyone would know the difference. Now, if you say something like "Well, I cheated and got my degree on-line," then they might think twice. But, I doubt if it will be b/c of the degree.... Note: I in no way am saying that getting your degree on-line is "cheating." If I thought that, I wouldn't be doing it. __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

October 15th, 2006, 18:44	#10
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,645	Re: Online Degrees as accepted as "on campus" degrees? Some schools make it difficult to determine if they got it online or on campus, but a school like Riddle is properly accredited so it is not a huge deal. Chade, what type of degree you get is pretty much irrelevant for the majority of jobs out there - people just want to make sure it is a proper degree, and not some bought degree, or some trade school that hands out degrees. And do not worry about the other guys thinking they're clever making fun of your error - I go to Harvard and see professors, students of all levels, etc making spelling and grammatical errors - everyone does it, I believe they call it 'being human'.

October 15th, 2006, 19:19	#12
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