Online degree and certificate programs are fast becoming the go-to for students who can\u2019t afford a traditional four-year institution or who need flexibility in their course schedules. Still, many people wonder about the quality of online programs, and whether they are truly worth the time and money.<\/p>\n
The answer isn\u2019t exactly cut and dry \u2013 there is a huge continuum of quality among online degree programs, and they may be more useful for some students than they are for others. Generally, speaking, online degrees are worth it if you fall into one or more of the following categories:<\/p>\n
You Need to Work Full-Time While Attending School<\/strong><\/p>\n Most online coursework can be done on a flexible schedule that allows you to access course lectures and other resources at whatever time of the day or night works best for you. If you must work and you know your schedule will be either rigid or variable, an online degree program might be best for you.<\/p>\n You Live in a Remote Area<\/strong><\/p>\n Some parts of the country simply have access to more institutions of higher learning than others. If you\u2019re too far away to commute to in-person courses and your circumstances don\u2019t allow you to move, online degrees will open up a whole new world of options for you.<\/p>\n You are Self-Motivated<\/strong><\/p>\n Online classes require a certain level of motivation. After all, you won\u2019t have a professor or fellow students noticing whether you show up for lectures or not. If you think you can stay on track without in-person support, then it\u2019s possible to get a lot out of online coursework.<\/p>\n Every student\u2019s needs are different, but there are absolutely some for whom an online degree will be worth the time and money. If you fall into one the categories listed above, it\u2019s definitely an option worth considering.<\/p>\n Image via Flickr\/Rohini Komarappagari<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Online degree and certificate programs are fast becoming the go-to for students who can\u2019t afford a traditional four-year institution or who need flexibility in their course schedules. Still, many people wonder about the quality of online programs, and whether they are truly worth the time and money.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3743,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n