Many schools setting enrollment records from new individuals pursuing college degrees

The recent turbulent economy has forced many people to pursue a degree in order to update their credentials and to give them better opportunities in the workplace. For some schools, online options are becoming increasingly more attractive, as these offerings can enable them to handle increases in enrollment.

FastFlex degree programs now available at California College San Diego

Officials said that the FastFlex programs are designed for working professionals, stay-at-home mothers and students who want to enter the workforce quickly. Each course is delivered in a hybrid format, meaning class time is divided between online and in-person instruction.

Students can earn an associates degree or associate in occupational studies in 20 months on the FastFlex schedule. Furthermore, a bachelors degree in fields such as healthcare, business and information technology can be obtained in 36 months.

Have you considered the University of Phoenix?

What sets the University of Phoenix apart from all the other universities out there? This is a good question and one that I searched high and low for since I have considered this particular university on several occasions. This is what I found based on the UPX website:

The University of Phoenix is an Accredited University
The Faculty has real-world experience
Course schedules are flexible for anyone’s schedule

Schools and education service providers partner to help students transfer from one institution to another more easily

The recent turbulent economy coupled with high unemployment rates has prompted many individuals to go back to school to earn a degree. As part of this trend, universities, colleges and education service providers across the country are beginning to team up to help students earn the credentials required to stay competitive in the workplace.

University of Maine officials say they see fewer people on campus and more students online

According to school officials at the University of Maine, overall enrollment has remained steady, but the number of students who take online classes has increased since last year, reports the Morning Sentinel. Furthermore, the number of credit hours students are taking online has grown by 26 percent from last fall. College officials say that enrollment [...]

5 College Myths Busted

Have you ever heard someone say, “College is a waste of time and money”? Or, “There’s no way I could afford to go to college”? Here are some common myths about college.

Middle Class Lifestyle Usually Requires a Degree

According to “Measuring Up 2008: The National Report Card on Higher Education,” out of the 50 states, only one isn’t failing when it comes down to college affordability. California received the highest grade which was a “C” while the other 49 states received “F”s. The study’s results show that affordability is a major issue facing both young Americans and their parents.

Surge troops to earn degrees while deployed

U.S. soldiers and their families are still reeling from President Barack Obama’s newest announcement to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. Many soon-to-be-deployed soldiers, however, are already planning to use their downtime overseas to earn college degrees online. In fact, online universities are showing record increases in military enrollments following the White House’s announcement. “Soldiers [...]

Everyone should get education… but who’s going to pay?

For generations now, the U.S. government has stressed the importance of education to schoolchildren, specifically the value of a college diploma…That was until the meltdown.