Ruben Said:

What are the disadvantages of those online degree schools?

We Answered:

The disadvantages of online universities are that they're worthless and nobody would ever hire someone with an online degree unless they were addicted to crack.

Douglas Said:

Best Online schools to earn a degree in English?

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All the info you ever need http://EduInfoForYou.com about online colleges. I found my college there it was a lifesaver for me . I was able to earn a degree in sports management online and now i love my job (first time in my life i can say that)

Jeffery Said:

University of Phoenix vs. other Online Degree Schools?

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You are smart to ask this question, since most employers do not give much credence to degrees from "online universities" like University of Phoenix / Axia, AIU, Capella, Penn Foster, etc. Degrees from these places are actually laughed at in academia.

However, you CAN further your education at a traditional school!

Many longstanding, regionally accredited, and completely reputable state universities now offer courses and even degrees online. This is called "distance education."

The links below are the absolute best you will find. They contain more links to many well-respected state university distance education programs, including the ones mentioned by other answerers, and so many more.

Best wishes to you!

Nathan Said:

Alright, so I want to get an online degree-- What schools are scams? Which are best?

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When looking for online degree programs, make certain the school is accredited. You can check on the accreditation of a school by going to the CHEA website at http://www.chea.org/search/search.asp...

Second, please, please, please don't pay more than $250 per credit hour for a degree. There are so many options other than over-priced for-profit universities that it makes no sense to pay more than that. Some of the options are:

Fort Hays State University - http://www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege/...
Peru State University - http://www.peru.edu/offuttafb/degreeprog…
American Public University - http://www.apu.apus.edu/index.htm...

All of the above are regionally accredited and their credits will transfer to other schools.

Now for the cost:
Fort Hays - $137 per semester credit hour
Peru State - $130 per semester credit hour
APU - $250 per semester credit hour (includes books)

Once you add in books to Fort Hays and Peru State, they are about the same cost as APU. In general, it takes 60 credit hours to complete an Associates degree so the total cost starting from scratch would be close to $8,220 plus books. By the way, the schools I've mentioned above don't differentiate between in-state and out-of-state students when you are enrolled as an online student. Tuition is the same, no matter where you live in the U.S.

Now, considering all of that, it is possible to reduce the costs by a considerable margin. Look into CLEP and DSST tests. Schools will grant credit for various CLEP and DSST tests if you can pass them. Some of the tests can be worth 6 semester hours and they only cost $70 to take. Using CLEPS and DSSTs and a couple of online classes, you could complete an Associates of Arts degree in Liberal Arts in about a year or less. Also, it will probably only cost you about $2,000. Then you can continue on to get a Bachelors degree in whatever field you choose in probably another year or two.

Good luck,

Edit: I almost forgot to add, you are lucky you are in California because, the California Education Board has lowered tuition at state community colleges to $20 per credit hour. That is probably one of the lowest tuition costs in the country. Search online for the community colleges in California. Glendale and Fullerton are two that I remember. They both have online courses. I don't believe they have online degrees, but you could complete a large portion of a degree by distance and transfer those credits to one of the other 4-year institutions mentioned above. You can transfer as many as 90 credit hours into a Bachelors program provided the classes match up to the degree requirements.

Good luck,