Going for a degree...online vs university

[IndyColtsFan]

Look at Western Governors University. It is non-profit and very affordable ($3250 per term IIRC). It also seems to have a good reputation, unlike UoP and ITT.

 

[SandEagle]

If a resume with ITT on it hits my desk, I inform the applicant to bring a stamp so they can mail themselves the rejection letter after the interview.

hey, its the author of the best joke ever.

 

[Wordplay]

Look at Western Governors University. It is non-profit and very affordable ($3250 per term IIRC). It also seems to have a good reputation, unlike UoP and ITT.

That is what I was going to suggest looking into.

People from techexams.net really like that online school. They also allow transferable IT certifications.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

That is what I was going to suggest looking into.

People from techexams.net really like that online school. They also allow transferable IT certifications.

Strongly considering an MBA-IT from them due to the cost.

 

[classy]

If a resume with ITT on it hits my desk, I inform the applicant to bring a stamp so they can mail themselves the rejection letter after the interview.

Bullshit

If thats the case you clearly have no skills to hire people.

 

[Pantlegz]

Some universities offer both in class and online classes. I know I took quite a few night classes and online classes and as far as anyone knows I graduated from the university like anyone else, because I did. It was also a lot cheaper than online diploma mills that basically charge as much as the govt will give for financial aid and bank on you dropping out after a semester or two.

 

[Saulbadguy]

Bullshit

If thats the case you clearly have no skills to hire people.

You are right. I should make them pre-print a rejection letter, and have them bring an envelope as well.

 

[Saulbadguy]

Some universities offer both in class and online classes. I know I took quite a few night classes and online classes and as far as anyone knows I graduated from the university like anyone else, because I did. It was also a lot cheaper than online diploma mills that basically charge as much as the govt will give for financial aid and bank on you dropping out after a semester or two.

This - if you get a degree from a traditional 4 year university and did it entirely online, no one will be the wiser when you list it on your resume.

 

[DrPizza]

Some universities offer both in class and online classes. I know I took quite a few night classes and online classes and as far as anyone knows I graduated from the university like anyone else, because I did. It was also a lot cheaper than online diploma mills that basically charge as much as the govt will give for financial aid and bank on you dropping out after a semester or two.

This.

Also, you shouldn't call them "online diploma mills" as that implies that people get diplomas from those places. The vast vast majority going to those for-profit schools never finish.

Most of the for-profit schools get very little respect in the "real world." Personally, I wouldn't reject someone because they had a degree from ITT. But, there are a lot of idiots in HR who "automatically" judge someone based on one thing that they did.

"My accomplishments? Well, I cured AIDS, and then cured 5 types of cancer. I did get into Mensa when I was 8 years old, but decided that they were a little too pompous, so I'm not active with them. After my accomplishments in the medical field, I started getting bored, so nights, I took some courses at ITT tech, because I wanted to learn more and there were no locally available options for me. I completed my degree there in only 6 months." "ITT Tech, huh? Next!"

 

[Rudee]

I'd be bloody embarrassed to list ITT Tech or DeVry on a resume. Those are the two "go to" names for folks who don't have the brains to cut it at a proper College or University.

 

[krunchykrome]

Online colleges and Associates degrees are useless IMO. If I came across a resume with one of these one it, I would immediately pass before continuing through the candidate's resume.

 

[coloumb]

Bullshit

If thats the case you clearly have no skills to hire people.

/agree

I have many friends in the industry who obtained their degrees through DeVry, ITT, and through and online program [including myself].

No wonder people aren't getting hired - HR departments are stuck with the mentality that you must attend a "traditional" school like everyone did back in the 1900's...

 

[Rudee]

/agree

I have many friends in the industry who obtained their degrees through DeVry, ITT, and through and online program [including myself].

No wonder people aren't getting hired - HR departments are stuck with the mentality that you must attend a "traditional" school like everyone did back in the 1900's...

I wouldn't want to work for a company that hires people from DeVry or ITT Teck. If they're fishing from the bottom of the barrel, what does that say about the company itself?