Would you hire someone who attended an online school, but NOT Strayer, DeVry, UofP, etc

[Anonymous]

Since we are based in the DMV, we only avoid hiring graduates from Liberty University, Regent University, and Patrick Henry College.

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Anonymous wrote:Since we are based in the DMV, we only avoid hiring graduates from Liberty University, Regent University, and Patrick Henry College.

Are upfront about that?

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Yes, everyone goes to school online now due to COVID.

It is high quality and not a big deal.

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Sure. Those are great options for people that are working and also getting their degree.

If I were looking for an industry-specific accreditation that mattered and that the program didn't hold (I've seen this in nursing and engineering, among others), that could be a factor because this person might not be able to be licensed. But that's the same with some brick-and-mortar programs.

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Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t hire you, even for a job that didn’t require the degree. You actually paid for/thought the degree was worth something - I don’t have time for delusions of grandeur.

Honestly, you probably wouldn't even know.

Boston U, Columbia, NYU, Purdue, UCLA, etc all have graduate degree programs that are fully online.

Exactly, UMUC, WGU, PSU Global have been at this for a while, but many many top universities are following suit. You can get an online masters from Johns Hopkins in AI now (among other programs). The list goes on and on....

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Anonymous wrote:Since we are based in the DMV, we only avoid hiring graduates from Liberty University, Regent University, and Patrick Henry College.

Are upfront about that?

Why would anyone hire grads from any of these schools? They have zero admission standards, zero tenured faculty, and don't teach real science.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t hire you, even for a job that didn’t require the degree. You actually paid for/thought the degree was worth something - I don’t have time for delusions of grandeur.

Honestly, you probably wouldn't even know.

Boston U, Columbia, NYU, Purdue, UCLA, etc all have graduate degree programs that are fully online.

Exactly, UMUC, WGU, PSU Global have been at this for a while, but many many top universities are following suit. You can get an online masters from Johns Hopkins in AI now (among other programs). The list goes on and on....

PP here. To be fair, I don't hire people with masters, generally unless it's an MBA from Harvard, Wharton or Stanford. They don't add anything and a smart undergrad can do the same thing.

[Anonymous]

What about the University of Maryland University College University?

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I got both of my degrees online from brick-and-mortar schools. There is no way to differentiate - no one knows unless I tell them. I was a non-traditional student (SAH military spouse when I got my undergrad; divorced mom trying to get a leg up when I got my graduate degree - which was grueling, by the way) and my education paralleled in-person instruction. If anything, I had to be more of a self-starter to be successful.

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Anonymous wrote:Would you hire someone who attended Western Governor’s University, ASU online, UMUC, SNHU, Thomas Edison State University, PSU Global etc.

Perhaps there needs to be some anti-discrimination legislation for employers equating the schools in the title with the schools I mentioned above.

Anti-discrimination lmfao. You CHOSE to go there, you’re not on the same level as a protected class you cry baby.

No I wouldn’t hire someone who chose an online college. If you make poor choices in a big decision like school, you’re going to make a poor decision again. I’d take someone who went to a lower ranked brick and mortar over a higher ranked online ANY DAY

+1. If you can’t go to actual college at least go to community college and work hard from there to get a degree and job. If you’re going to cop out and go online then I don’t trust your work ethic and integrity right off the bat.

Online school is significantly less expensive and more flexible than traditional colleges, even community college. I would, if nothing else, give online school grads a second look considering they likely attended school while working and supporting themselves (and maybe their kids/families). I think, if nothing else, it shows grit, time management, etc more so than someone who was able to attend a four year institution on mommy and daddy’s dime.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t hire you, even for a job that didn’t require the degree. You actually paid for/thought the degree was worth something - I don’t have time for delusions of grandeur.

Honestly, you probably wouldn't even know.

Boston U, Columbia, NYU, Purdue, UCLA, etc all have graduate degree programs that are fully online.

Exactly, UMUC, WGU, PSU Global have been at this for a while, but many many top universities are following suit. You can get an online masters from Johns Hopkins in AI now (among other programs). The list goes on and on....

PP here. To be fair, I don't hire people with masters, generally unless it's an MBA from Harvard, Wharton or Stanford. They don't add anything and a smart undergrad can do the same thing.

Sounds like you work for a cheap company

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Anonymous wrote:I saw a mention of Western Governor’s University. I’m an RN with a bachelor’s, and I work with numerous RNs with an associate degree. So far, four of my coworkers have completed or done substantial coursework toward their nursing bachelor’s degree (as most hospitals require you to get one even if they hire you without).

I have no dog in this fight but will say WGU seems like a quality education. I was surprised by the rigorous work (my coworkers discuss course questions, papers they’re writing, etc.

Keep an open mind.

Is it your first bachelor's degree? Would you recommend the school for any other program?

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Anonymous wrote:Literally ANY degree, even two-year, from an in-person institution communicates to me that they will be more successful and competent than someone who did online school. I’d always worry about cheating as well (I know there’s proctoring, but still)

There was rampant cheating at the standing schools I went to. The prof didn't say anything though I'm sure he was aware since he was looking right at it. I think if someone did a while program online it shows that they are very disciplined. You don't have a teacher or class to go to everyday and have to self motivate to study and show up and pass. Also online school is often faster to complete. None of that waiting for a semester or year for your program to start.

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Anonymous wrote:I saw a mention of Western Governor’s University. I’m an RN with a bachelor’s, and I work with numerous RNs with an associate degree. So far, four of my coworkers have completed or done substantial coursework toward their nursing bachelor’s degree (as most hospitals require you to get one even if they hire you without).

I have no dog in this fight but will say WGU seems like a quality education. I was surprised by the rigorous work (my coworkers discuss course questions, papers they’re writing, etc.

Keep an open mind.

Is it your first bachelor's degree? Would you recommend the school for any other program?

I haven’t attended WGU myself. I have a BSN (bachelor’s of nursing) from a school from 20 years ago.

I would recommend the nursing program (which includes a mentor…maybe they all do but I think this is a great and useful feature). I can’t comment on other majors as I have no experience with them. Hopefully that helped a little….

[Anonymous]

I would if they have an additional degree or experience with the online degree.

Otherwise No, The online schools are dime a dozen and the quality of students and coursework is really bad.
It's in the name - "for-profit" so they have no intentions of doing anything of your interest but profit.