I Really Want To Finish My College Degree. An Online School Is My Only Option. Is It Even Worth It?

I dropped out of college about a year ago, got married, and moved to very rural area. I REALLY want to go back to school, but the nearest university is 200+ miles away and I work 40 hours a week, so online college is my only option. I want to get a BA in English or Interdisciplinary Studies and become a free-lance writer and novelist. I know that most online colleges are for-profit and much more expensive than traditional universities, and I can’t afford to waste money on a degree from a school that isn’t going to do me any good. Is a degree from an online school better than nothing at all or should I save my money? In addition, if anyone can provide me links to good resources about online education or information on how to find a legitimate school it would be greatly appreciated.

5 comments to I Really Want To Finish My College Degree. An Online School Is My Only Option. Is It Even Worth It?

  • Tom J

    As long as the college (online or campus based) is regionally accredited, any degree you earn should be accepted by any potential employers or other academic institutions.
    My best recommendation would be to contact a number of colleges to find the best fit for you and your needs (tuition, schedule, career opportunities, etc.). Too often people enroll in the first school they find rather than taking the time to find the best school for them. Taking that time now could save you a lot of time, money and frustration if you choose the wrong school.
    This site has some good info on regionally accredited online degrees and some colleges that offer them to help expand your search:http://www.ecollegefinder.org
    I think you can enter your info on there for any colleges you are interested in and they will send you more info for free. Good Luck!

  • Alex

    Try http://www.scitraining4life.com they offer a 6 hour training program for writers that you can do on your computer. I finished it in 3 days and 1 week after I signed up I was working part-time for a major company.I started about a month ago and I’m making $3,000 a week. Seriously! Go to http://www.scitraining4life.com and sign-up you will not regret it!

  • Dick

    You can easily compare info about these schools in this site – careers.scienceontheweb.net

  • bubba p

    Yes, online degree is really worth it, because I did my MBA at caluniversity.edu, which offers distance learning programs, admission’s counselors will make your education experience smoother and easier than you ever thought possible. You can take up any of the new courses among several Masters and Doctorate programs available.
    I just heard about an online contest – “California InterContinental University 2009 Scholarship Prize Essay Contest” it’s about an essay writing contest and the winner gets prize money. I thought some guys might be interested.
    http://www.caluniversity.edu/essay-contest/essay-contest.html

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