Certificate programs are short term, postsecondary training programs designed for people who have a high school education. Certificates cross over into virtually any industry. They are usually very career focused, meaning that the curriculum is designed to teach students specific job skills needed to be successful in their chosen certificate field. Let’s take a quick [...]

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The most popular online degree programs lead to a variety of careers. Adult learners have taken to the internet in droves according to experts. Students with families, careers, and other barriers to entry, can now matriculate to college and earn that promotion or dream job. Educators say online learners know what they want, and are [...]

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Who said you needed a bachelor’s degree or above to make a great living. Associate’s degrees are awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, trade schools, career colleges, and some baccalaureate institutions. They are designed to take two years to complete although some programs take longer if prerequisite courses are required to get accepted. [...]

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Savvy Internet Learners can harness the power of the internet to learn their subject matter. Let’s face it, reading your textbook can get pretty dull after awhile. So how can you use the internet to jazz up your study time? Let’s take a look. Start a Blog or Website Let’s say you are taking an [...]

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Online education was once a fringe educational model offered by few institutions. Today, receiving an online postsecondary degree or diploma is a mainstream practice. In fact, the second largest postsecondary institution in the world is the online school University of Phoenix. While some majors are better suited for a traditional class environment most can be [...]

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  A recent meta-analysis commissioned by the United States Department of Education shows that online postsecondary may be more effective than face to face learning when studying the same subject. The analysis found that students who studied the same subject online performed better than those who took the same class in a traditional brick and [...]

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  For most college students, especially online and non-traditional students, going to school is mainly an economic decision. A diploma represents the key to a better job and higher quality of life. To help make your post-college job search easier we’ve compiled a list of the best entry level employers that like to hire new [...]

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  You’ve probably heard the statistics that say you can bank on earning at least $1 million more in lifetime earnings or that a master’s degree is worth an additional $1.3 million, but that sort of general statement can be misleading. That would be like saying all stocks will earn you a 12% return on [...]

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  For many people college is a means to a more prosperous future. Many of today’s college students, especially older students who are 25+, do not have 4-6 years to invest in an education. Many students want to earn a two-year associate’s degree and enter the workforce and start earning a livable wage. Economists at [...]

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  The governmental office of The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the number of job openings that are likely to occur during the ten year period of 2008-2018. The numbers are based on the estimated openings caused by new jobs being ceated and existing jobs being vacated due to retirement. Based upon their projections here [...]

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  The Benefits of Online Learning Online learning has exploded over the last decade as millions of students flock to virtual classrooms all over the world. Online education was once thought of as inferior by academics and researchers but is now firmly entrenched in the fabric of postsecondary education. If you are thinking of enrolling [...]

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Part of choosing a college major involves considering future employment prospects. A recent survey is giving students inside information into the current job market. Based on the responses of over 1,000 students from more than 200 colleges and universities, employers most often hire graduates with the following top 4 majors: 1. Business Associate Degrees Business [...]

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Working professionals are heading back to school in search of career advancement in the “Green Mountain State” of Vermont. Colleges and universities are training students to compete for prime job opportunities in top Vermont industries. Whether looking for an associate degree, bachelor degree, or graduate degree, students from all life situations can now achieve their [...]

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Despite the prevalence of the lumber industry, Oregon college students are finding diverse career opportunities in the “Beaver State”. Working professionals are now heading back to school in order to secure promotions and find more satisfying occupations in Oregon. Colleges and universities are making it easier than ever before to maintain work and personal responsibilities [...]

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Thanks in large part to its gaming industry, Nevada boasts a healthy economy for working professionals and full-time students. It also offers an extensive network of Nevada colleges and universities for individuals in search of career advancement. Students from all life situations can easily find a degree program that meets their educational and financial needs [...]

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