3 Reasons to Choose Online Degrees
Over 33 percent of Americans over 25 have a 4-year degree, the highest in American history. Let that sink in while you consider a similar certification or a higher degree in the foreseeable future. But you don’t need a Master’s in Mathematics to know online degrees are more common than ever. Why not join the record-setting history by obtaining one of your own? Perhaps these 3 reasons to choose online degrees will persuade you:
1. Professional Enrichment
Ever feel like a raise was out of reach due to your lack of a degree? That’s reason enough to want to pursue one. But even the latest census shows the correlation between higher degrees and higher salaries. As of 2017, Americans with a high school degree earn a yearly average of $35,516 whereas those with 4-year degrees make over $65,000 annually.
Struggling to make an online degree happen because you don’t have the funds? Many companies fund higher education for employees so they earn more by learning more. Ultimately the return on investment for the company will be your polished skills that increase the bottom line.
2. Educational Development
If you’re looking for a new job, there could be 2 other reasons to seek an online degree. If you’re juggling your job and personal life, you may need the flexibility to get an education on your own schedule, which online courses provide.
Secondly, you may need more affordable options. An internet-only education may save you more than attending physical classes, but it depends on the degree, course availability, and institution. Do your own research and see what works for you. Think of the research as studying for your inevitable degree and it’ll be more fun.
3. Personal Growth
Speaking of fun, some people choose degrees for that very reason. If you’re a philomath (a lover of learning), you may check out online degrees just to absorb new subject matter for your own intellectual stimulation.
You’ll soon find out that online degrees can be more versatile to learn more on your own time than traditional school. But not everyone benefits from learning virtually versus the classic in-person classroom or lecture. So experiment with online courses and see if they’re the right fit for your interests, otherwise you want to waste the money on a degree you’ll never earn.
In a way, you just took the first step toward getting a degree by learning about them. Think of reading these 3 reasons to choose an online degree like an accelerated course in virtual education.
Have you sorted out which path you want to follow for your education: online or on campus? The sooner you choose, the faster you’ll be on your way to a 4-year degree like so many Americans have today. Class dismissed!