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lordtodd75:
Has anyone here gotten there degree through distance learning. I am looking at getting my comp sci degree through one of the online institutions, and since I have already had a bad experience with one of these institutions I am a little hesitant. Does anyone know of a good reviews website where I can get feedback from students about there experiences. The schools I have checked out are all regionally accredited because I understand how important that is. I just want to make sure I dont get caught up in a "diploma mill". BTW I was looking into the university of phoenix, but I think I am leaning toward baker college due to finances and the reviews I have read on the UOP.
missioncontrol:
a lot of local colleges are offering classes online, have you looked into this option?
ChadTower:
As someone who has done hiring in the past of people with cmpsci degrees, I'll say that a strictly online school like UoPhoenix would not get nearly the amount of credibility or respect that a more traditional university, or even a local community college, would get. Even if it is a real 4 year Bachelor of Science degree I'd still look at it like a correspondance school. It would rank below technical institutes like ITT Tech as well.
It's just way too easy to cheat to a cmpsci degree with a mosty online presence.
JimmyU:
The thing about all-online schools is that they are for-profit. This can lead to them not put your interests first. I would look into community college as well since it is fairly inexpensive for what you get.
lordtodd75:
@missioncontrol
I have looked into community college and they do offer classes online, the problem is they dont offer all classes online. I dont have the time to commute to the community college.
@chad
What do you think of baker college, It is also B&M. They are regionally accredited and they are non-profit.
I am already in the field as an IT administrator, basically I need that piece of paper to make that extra 20 grand a year. Dont get me wrong I want to learn and I would like to receive my degree from the best school possible. But it isn't like I will be going solely off of my degree to get a job. By the time I get a BA I will have 9 years experience under my belt. Given my situation do you still think it is a bad idea to go with online?
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