Would an on line degree from the University of Phoenix be as high of a quality as from a traditional college?

Question:

I would like to get a Bachelor's in either Finance or Accounting, and have been taking some classes online through University of Phoenix, but have become burnout on the early classes because of the team work and paper writing. I'm beginning to wonder if a degree earned at a traditional college might be more respected in the workplace. Does anyone have advice or experiences with UoP that they would like to share?

Answer:
If I were an employer I'd have far more respect for the person who attended a traditional college than one who went strictly online. There is no real value in UoP and they are not accredited under the same standards as a traditional university. They're nothing more than a for-profit diploma mill.

Although a degree from the University of Phoenix would be technically equal to a bachelor's degree from anywhere, I feel like people in the workplace may look down upon it. U of P is accredited, but some people may get the idea that you are not as prepared through this kind of schooling.

I think that in the past, online degrees were looked down upon, but I think in today's world, that degree is just as valuable as a degree from a "regular" college. My husband attends UoP, and I know it's easy to get burned out... he switched from online classes to the ones in a classroom setting. School is only one night a week, and he's getting more out of it. Good luck to you; I see how much work is involved for UoP. If you can stick with it, it will be worth it!

Would an on line degree from the University of Phoenix be as high of a quality as from a traditional college?

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