Online Degree Programs are the Smart Choice
Online degree programs satisfy a need—a big need, it turns out. In the fall of 2009, 5.6 million students enrolled in at least one online course according to the 2010 Sloan Survey of Online Learning by the Babson Survey Research Group. In today’s world, not all students are able to attend traditional brick-and-mortar schools. For individuals burdened with professional or familial obligations, or those who simply live in remote or rural areas, online degree programs provide the opportunity to earn a college degree, offering the chance to improve upon overall quality of life.
With a degree comes an increase in possibilities. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, in 2009, the median weekly income for high school graduates was $626. In comparison, associate degree holders brought in $761, and those with bachelor's degrees took home $1,025. Over a five-year span, the additional amount bachelor's degree holders earn totals up to $103,740. With careers commonly spanning decades, it's not hard to imagine the lifetime impact a degree has on one's income and, in turn, general prosperity.
Pressure from parents: Do students need more of it?
Could more parental pressure help students to succeed academically? Or do students have enough on their plates without having to worry about pressure from parents? Check out our infographic and weigh in.
