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The Benefits of Online Education

The Benefits of an Online Education

You likely know about some of the benefits of getting your education online. People are constantly touting the conveniences of working online, namely that you can work whenever and wherever you choose as long as you have access to an internet connection. Another mantra that online degree programs repeatedly chant is, you can learn at your own pace; get your degree quickly, or spread the work out over a longer period of time: whatever is most convenient for you. These are the major benefits of online degree programs, but you've probably heard this a million times and a starting to get tired of these taglines. However, there are some benefits to working online that aren't discussed very often and you may not have considered yet. Below is a list of lesser-known attributes of gaining your degree online. They may help you to decide if an online education is a good choice for you.

Little or no Commuting
Your commute may consist of walking downstairs or driving to the public library, but either way you'll be free of traveling long distances and campus parking lots (which usually require an expensive parking pass).

Save in Childcare Costs
If you are a working or stay-at-home parent, by gaining your degree online you'll be able to complete your coursework while your kids play in another room (so as not to distract you). This means you'll get to spend more time with your kids and you won't have to hire a sitter.

Easy Access to Learning Resources
All of your resources will be online. This includes classmates, teachers, and books or journals. You'll be able to access anything you need for your class with a click of the mouse.

No Physical Accessibility Issues
Since you'll decide what the best environment is for you, you won't have to worry about the physical accessibility of the classrooms, the discomfort of desk chairs, or someone else's idea of what the appropriate temperature is.

Allows Total Equality
With classroom interactions taking place online, you'll be able to work with your classmates (and they'll be able to work with you) without regard for sex, race, appearance, ethnicity, or any other common prejudices and stereotypes.

Broadens Your Overall Perspective
You'll be interacting with people from all over the U.S. and, potentially, the world. Everyone will likely have a different background, which is a great discussion-facilitating and mind-broadening tool.

Keeps You Up-to-Date on the Latest Internet Technologies
Since you will be working online on a daily or semi-daily basis, you will be a part of the latest computing and technological developments. Your classroom will use the most recent breakthroughs to communicate (currently that includes technologies like streaming audio) and to facilitate learning.

Teaches Project Management Skills
You'll learn to manage your own time and oversee your own productivity. Since you're the only one dictating when and where you go to class, turn in assignments, etc., you'll learn not only to budget your time, but to push yourself towards your own personal goals and deadlines.

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University of Phoenix Online

University of Phoenix Online is a true innovator in distance education. You can enhance your career and ensure your success whenever and wherever is most convenient for you. Business, Technology, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Education degree programs are all offered and are designed specifically for busy professionals like you. Established in 1976, University of Phoenix was designed specifically for working professionals and is the nation's largest accredited university, with over 17,000 highly qualified instructors, 140 campuses and Internet delivery worldwide.

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American InterContinental University Online

Explore AIU Online's history, mission, accreditation, online learning model and online degree programs. You'll get a good idea of what this online university has to offer prospective students. Whether you're looking to attend college for the first time, looking to enhance your career or start an entirely new one, AIU Online has an online degree program for you.

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Colorado Technical University Online

Colorado Technical University Online offers Master's degrees in Business and IT in just 15 months. More and more, today's employers are looking to fill top positions with candidates who have advanced their educations and acquired substantial knowledge and understanding of the current trends, methods and models applicable to their chosen professional fields. CTU Online's career-specific degree concentrations were designed to help you increase your income potential and enhance your standing in the professional community. Students can concentrate in Business Management, Information Systems Security, IT Management, or Project Management.

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Kaplan University - Online

At Kaplan University, you earn a college degree on your terms. Kaplan University gives you the control to schedule your education on your time. Kaplan University offers accredited online degree programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, and Paralegal Studies. Kaplan also offers Continuing Education, allowing working professionals to earn certificates in Forensic Nursing, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, and Financial Planning.

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Jones International University Online

JIU made history in 1999 by becoming the first online university to be fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association, an accrediting body for institutions of higher education in the United States. Shop and compare degree programs in Communications, Sales, Accounting, Business, Health Care, Leadership, Education and more.

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Ellis University - Online

Join more than 64,000 alumni around the world and earn your MBA at Ellis University , a division of New York Institute of Technology with nearly 50 years of academic excellence. Ellis University offers a regionally accredited online MBA program specifically designed for busy professionals who want to gain the advanced business skills of today's top business experts. Students learn the latest business concepts by solving real-world business issues. Choose undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Communication Arts, Management, Humanities, Computer Science, Health Care Administration, Marketing, and Leadership.

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Westwood College Online

Enjoy a curriculum that fits your lifestyle without compromising the quality of your education. Earn your BS or AAS online at Westwood College of Technology. Degree programs include Graphic Design and Multimedia, E-Business Management, Computer Network Management, Software Engineering, Visual Communications, Computer Network Engineering and more. Westwood Online provides you the flexibility of online learning with the support and student resources of a campus-based education. Get valuable real-world experience and earn your degree in just 17 months.

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Strayer University

With a 110-year tradition of educational excellence, Strayer University is one of the largest accredited adult-focused universities in America, and a leading provider of online education. We've helped thousands of students achieve their educational goals. Strayer University offers over 60 online programs in Business and Technology. Browse and compare their degree and certificate programs today.

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DeVry University Online

In as little as three years, you can earn a DeVry University degree that can put you in the hottest career fields today - biotechnology, computers, business and technology. Choose from degree programs in business, computers, healthcare technology, technical management and more. Attend courses online or at more than 70 campus locations nationwide.

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Tulane University

Now, no matter where you live or what your schedule is, you can tap into one of the nation's leading business schools ONLINE and gain valuable skill-sets and credentials – without interfering with your personal or professional obligations! Review programs such as MBA Essentials, Marketing Fundamentals, Management Fundamentals and more.

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Capella University

Earn a degree that makes an immediate impact on your career. Programs with real-world curriculum are taught by scholar/practitioners at Capella University, an accredited online university. Learn in small groups with expert faculty, study at your convenience, and meet your career goals faster. Click to learn more about bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in the Schools of Technology, Business, Education, Psychology, and Human Services.

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South University

At South University, seasoned faculty and strong curriculum can help you make the most of your potential – starting with a quality education that's backed by more than 100 years of dedication to excellence and personalized attention. South University's online programs target students like you who are serious about gaining the practical skills, knowledge and hands-on experience you'll need to enter a career in business, healthcare or information technology.

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