Online degrees are a good stepping stone, however. Many specialized programs, such as those focused on computer and information technology can be a good way to take your academic career to a new level.
To increase the viability of your online degree, couple it with your actual work experience, validate your coursework along with letters of recommendation, and take a few courses in a more traditional setting, where your interpersonal abilities can be shown off. Consider a debate course, or one in public speaking.
While many graduate schools claim they do not differentiate between applicant’s degrees, many do showcase hesitancy towards graduates of online schools. Your degree might be accepted, but your record and program might be vetted more carefully. Other admissions’ offices are more welcoming to online degree program graduates, believing they are more disciplined and are more willing to judge the individual rather than the online institution.
In the workforce, HR professionals do not look kindly on online graduates. Many see problems with the institutions’ admission standards, viability of the courses taken and the validity of testing procedures. Though some places are willing to hire online graduates, it’s difficult to advance with nothing but an online degree.
Many major corporations, such as Intel and WalMart have partnered with online academic institutions in order to provide their employees with degrees. A negative reputation even helps online institutions strive for a better reputation, translating into stronger academic coursework and more validity in the institution’s degrees.
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