Are you looking for a techinical education, or a business one, or something else? While I don't know much about online colleges, a good strategy might be to find out whether your employer (or potential employer) recognizes degrees from the school you are considering. Also, check into their programs and find out if any of their courses transfer to a major school. If a respected university accepts the courses, then they're probably a good school to choose. Beware any college (online or not) which does not offer courses that transfer to other schools. That means that if you ever wanted to attend an actual university, none of your work would count.

The online degree programs are not well received by most reputable employers. You would be better to sign up at your local college and take the online classes they offer.

i am sold on university of pheonix and they prolly have a campus near you. that person is right online courses dont look that good on your resume as going to school but i am sure someone will hire me, just dont get your masters online, that might be a really waste of money and time. oh and uop is accredited, whatever that means

Ashwood University ?

I like University of Phoenix because I can either go to school online or I can go to Kansas City, they have a school there to. I rather like going to school online, I'm more comfortable not to have to deal with other students in the classroom. You have to go with whatever you're comfortable with.

I am currently completing my Master's degree with CollegeAmerica. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation along with the fees and curriculum should be taken into consideration before enrolling for any program. Otherwise, you will find that your degree will not be recognized in the work place and all your time and effort would have been wasted. For more information on CollegeAmerica visit http://www.collegeamerica.edu/.

The most important part of selecting a school is to ensure it is regionally accredited, not nationally accredited. National accreditations are associated with schools that scam people out of your money. The large reputable schools have regional accreditations. The regional accreditation allows you to take courses online and transfer to other large schools that have regional accreditations (Purdue, Auburn, etc.). Some say that online schools have poor reputations. Only people that have degrees through the brick and mortar type schools have bought into this theory. Due to my career changes I have attended Ball State University, Vincennes University, University of Indianapolis, and American Military University (affiliated with American Public University). From my experience I can tell you that AMU is among the most difficult. It presents a completely different set of challenges when compared to the other schools. AMU forced me to read the books and take my time to thoroughly answer questions. When I attended brick and mortar schools as long as I turned in all of the assignments and listen to the lectures I was able to pass with ease. So don’t believe the hype regarding the quality of education available through online universities. If you’re worried about attending a school with a bad reputation perhaps you should find other schools that offer distance education options. Many large schools now offer accelerated programs or courses offered through the computer. Just call and ask them. The next question you need to ask is what do I want to accomplish or what job do I want upon graduation? Yes, some employers look down on distance learning. This is not true for all employers though. For instance I work with the government which only looks to ensure you graduated from a regionally accredited university. Graduates of Capella and AMU typically start at the same pay level as an SEC or Big Ten graduate. On the other hand some employers may not present the same view. Just think about your future goals before you commit to a school. Hopefully the information was helpful and good luck.

No matter which program you finally enroll for, always remember to check if the college offering it is accredited. For example, my college – Stevens- Henager http://www.stevenshenager.edu is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national accrediting agency. This is extremely important as without this accreditation you will not be able to transfer credits from one course to another nor will your degree be recognized when you finally look for a job.

Like other people here have said, what college you want depends on what kind of career you want to get. Some of the military vets I work with have done degrees online with Colorado Technical University. Colorado Technical University is an accredited school with both online programs and brick-and-mortar schools. You can see the accreditations they've earned here: http://coloradotech.edu/about-CTU/accreditation.aspx. Generally, if you pick an online school that is accredited and also has a land campus somewhere, employers will accept that.

University of Phoenix, It's great.