Wed 30 Dec 2009
Can You Actually Find A Decent Paying Job With An Online Bachelor’s Degree? Can You Go To Law School With One?
Posted by hairy8684 under December[4] Comments
Is an online degree looked down upon, even if it is from an accredited school? In addition, what are the chances of finding a decent job that would make the debt be worth it? Could I be accepted to an offline law school after getting a bachelor’s online?
Please help!
December 31st, 2009 at 12:03 am
As long as the college (online or campus based) is regionally accredited it will 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 in criminal justice and paralegal studies (both should put you on the right track for law school) and some colleges that offer them to help expand your search:http://www.ecollegefinder.org/online-cri…http://www.ecollegefinder.org/online-par…
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!
December 31st, 2009 at 2:49 am
If it is a regionally accredited non-profit school, there is no difference. For example, if you attend the University of Florida’s online MBA program, it is still the University of Florida. The physical degree does not say “online” and the classes are not any easier than attending in person. In regards to finding a decent job right now, the economy is very unstable for most job seekers so there are no guarantees until things improve nationwide. Finally, yes you can be accepted to a brick and mortar law school as long as you meet their admissions requirements.
December 31st, 2009 at 4:51 am
If employers know the degree was obtained online, they will generally think less of the applicant. It’s for this reason that graduates with online degrees try to hide that fact.
Acceptance into Law School normally requires a good LSAT score and graduate from a regionally accredited school with decent reputation with a high GPA. People who get a degree online are unlikely to do well on the LSAT.
December 31st, 2009 at 4:53 am
if the online school claims to be accredited there should be no distinction, accreditation should be accepted anywhere
big thing is passing the bar