Expert Advice: From Online Ed to the Workforce

What happens when you finish up your online degree program and either engage in the workforce for the first time, or re-enter the workforce in a different field? You might wonder how your degree will be perceived by the world you are about to explore.
- by Dani Babb, PhD, MBA

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Featured College: Florida Tech University

Founded in 1958, Florida Tech University is a leading institution of choice for students seeking scientific and technological studies. The school is located in a subtropical area in Melbourne, Florida, not far from the Indian River and Atlantic Ocean. Less than an hour from the school is the famous Kennedy Space Center, a leading tourist destination. Accredited online programs are available for students unable to make it to campus.

Ten Most Popular Online Colleges & Universities

In the Fall of 2009, the US Department of Education published enrollment statistics for a number of online schools in response to the growing popularity of distance education. By looking at enrollment trends we can pick out the top ten most popular online colleges and universities. Keep in mind, of course, that size isn't everything. Just because one school is a popular choice doesn't mean that a smaller school won't be the perfect fit for you.

Online Resources for Free & Cheap Textbooks

There's no hiding the fact that tuition alone won't get you through school. Between lab fees, material costs, rent, food money, and hopefully something for Friday nights, the last thing you want to worry about is a $500 textbook bill. While it may take some extra sniffing around, we think you'll find that it's worth it to check out these resources before you head to the bookstore. And of course, always check with your professor to see if the library has any copies on reserve.

The Search for Financial Aid

The cost of attaining higher education can seem daunting. Fortunately, there is a multitude of tools available that exist to bring advanced degrees within the reach of people who don't have a pirate's chest full of gold buried in their backyard. By working with a school's financial aid department, and examining their own fiscal situation, oftentimes people discover that an education that once seemed economically unfeasible is not as impossible as they first imagined.