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I'm considering enrolling in Boston Universities (online)MS in Computer Info Systems. Does anyone think that this is a bad idea? Also, does an online degree from an established university carry the same stigma as an online degree from the for-profit schools? By the way, the only way anyone would know if I got the degree online is if I told them. There are no special identifiers on the degree.

I don't think you will have any problems. Boston U is a top rate school that employers will respect. Go for it.

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A university that is respectable, and maybe has some great fast programs… I heard that University of Phoenix can give you bachelor's in 2.5 years if you speak a foreign language. But it had some bad reviews from students… Please help!

Any online program from a brick and mortar college is going to be your best bet. Since many, many, many state colleges and universities offer online education, distance learning and programs for adult learners, there is really no reason to go the UoP route, which can be incredibly expensive and depending on your area of study not at all useful.

According to the Department of Education, UoP has a graduation rate of 6%, versus the national average of 55%. Graduation rate is something to consider when researching school. As my mom says about colleges, "Easy to get; Hard to get out!" and I suspect the reverse is true as well.

Also, if it takes the standard student 4-6 years to complete a BA/BS from a prestigious school such as Duke or Harvard, does seem logical that a school offering to grant degrees after 2.5 years would be a rewarding educational opportunity?

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I want to finish my bachelors degree and need to do it online (I have 2 babies at home and cannot attend night classes). I've already earned some credits towards my bachelors… but that was 10 years ago. I've read every bit of chat that was available… but want to hear from people who have actually participated, rcvd their degree, and have been able to obtain employment with it. I have a good deal of experience and track record… but this damn piece of paper seems to make or break certain positions (ex: pharmacuetical sales). Since I plan to go back to work when my kids are in school… I thought I'd better get my degree out of the way while I can. I'm in NY and would prefer a NY based college… but am open to any and all suggestions. Please only responses from people who have been there, done that!
Of course, tuition is also a consideration… as some of these online universities charge an astronomical fee per credit/class. I'd like to hear your experiences and advice.

Excelsior College http://www.excelsior.edu is in NY and was at one time a state college. It is regionally accredited (RA) and a member of the University of the State of New York.

An advantage to you is that they will take transfer credit from just about anywhere (RA) and that allows you to take classes at whatever is the least expensive source at any given time.

They also allow for generous credit by examination such as CLEP and DANTES.

If you're looking to complete the "check this box" for a bachelor's degree, then the Excelsior Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with no major is the most flexible degree program I've seen anywhere.

Let me add a caution though: The days of really easy online classes from legit schools are over. Most of the time, the online version of a class is much more demanding than the classroom version. One reason is that instead of multiple guess tests that your classroom counterparts take, online classes want papers. Lots of papers.

You needn't consider only the heavily advertised online universities you hear about. Almost ever major college in the US now has online courses and many offer full degrees. SUNY is a very good example of this as is NYIT (not inexpensive!)

Check out this link for all of the options SUNY offers you:
http://sln.suny.edu/sln/public/original.nsf/58f6ddfae8daaa10852567b00054e290/bdfaee3e96b7b4d28525675f0057a75d?OpenDocument

My BSc from Excelsior College has been more than sufficient for employment and grad school purposes.

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In general my ideal online university would be regionally accredited with print based text books. Do you know of any?

Maybe you could just share your online university experience, tell me the good n' bad about your school. Maybe recommend me some?

**I attended Ashworth High school I loved how they were set up, but their college isn't accredited like the high school was so now I'm looking for a diff. one, but- I still want the print based text books. Any ideas?**

There are many. And I do mean very many regionally accredited colleges with wholly online programs.

They range in quality from some of the best in the country (Harvard, UC-Berkeley, Cornell, etc.) to some of the worst in the country (I won't name them but you've seen many on TV commercials) and everything in between.

Many of those "for profit" colleges are also regionally accredited. For some people that are a good option. In most cases they are not the best you can do in terms of either cost or reputation.

An example of very good and regionally accredited is University of Mass. http://www.umassonline.net/Home.html plenty of options at all levels and a fine reputation.

You can save considerable money by completing an AA at a community college first. There are many of these teaching online now too. In fact, it's very likely that your own local community college (and state U) is teaching online these days.

You can search the online programs list at Petersons.com for some good ideas of what is available out there. The options are many. http://www.petersons.com/distancelearning/code/search.asp there are literally thousands of good choices.

Of course, some subjects are better suited to online study than others. You will find more choices in business, IT, and education than in some of the more "hard core" subjects like math or science.

Since you have an Ashworth HSD, you already know how online classes work and the advantages/disadvantages of distance education. Concentrate instead on how to get into the very best program you can qualify for.

The six regional accreditors are:
New England Association
North Central Association
Middle States Association
Southern Association (SACS)
Western Association
North West Association

Good luck

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University of Chicago - extremely respected and reputable program.

http://humanities.uchicago.edu/depts/nelc/programs/egypt_prog.html

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I have my AA degree. Interested in going back to school to get bachelors degree in accounting. I have been out of school for about 11 years

Your options are many and include the likes of UMass, SUNY, Florida State, U Florida, CalState, etc… There's an online degree of some sort being offered at almost every college in the US.

Louisiana State has accounting online and they are priced very nicely. Another option might be one of "the big three" where you could do you coursework online or classroom or by exam at any school and then transfer the credit to meet the degree requirements.

Excelsior College http://www.excelsior.edu
Thomas Edison State College http://www.tesc.edu
Charter Oak State College http://www.cosc.edu

Your options are far greater than those heavily advertised online schools you see on TV - your options probably include the state U where you live.

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