Sluggish Economic Recovery Signifies Boon for Online Degrees

Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) August 2, 2010

Recent economic indicators portray a dawdling U.S. recovery, with stunted job growth and anemic consumer spending. However, demand for online degrees is expected to surge, as motivated individuals seek effective ways to bolster shrinking employment options.

According the Sloan Consortium's report, "Learning on Demand: Online Education in the United States, 2009", difficult economic times historically increase the demand for higher education. The report also states that online classes and online degree programs are far more popular than on-campus, face-to-face offerings.

The Sloan C survey of over 2,500 higher education institutions reveals that 73% of colleges and universities report increased demand for existing online courses and online degree programs, while 66% report a demand for new online offerings. Only 54% report that students prefer existing face-to-face classes.

Already, one in four college and university students is enrolled in online classes, according to Sloan C. And as college students are forced to reckon with economic uncertainties, the lure of a flexible online education offers solutions for subverting mounting financial pressures. Students may choose to work full or part-time while in school, enabling them to contribute to tuition costs and lower student loan debt. Emancipated students and independent adult learners are free to begin full-time careers at the same time that they are completing a comfortable number of online courses. Online students are no longer bound by the traditional requirement to adhere to rigid on-campus schedules of face-to-face classroom attendance.

Although the search for a suitable online degree program may intimidate potential students, help is readily available through comprehensive websites that specialize in providing reputable online education information. DirectoryofSchools.com is highly-rated among online education sites, with a long-standing record of service to students. This service includes over ten years of expertise in online education, listings of thousands of online degree programs, a vast Military Education Guide, and an easy-to-use format.

The economy may be struggling; but motivated individuals are not powerless to increase their options in a job market that is becoming increasingly specialized. Online education is a viable solution for those who choose to remain competitive in an uncertain employment climate.

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Since 1999, DirectoryofSchools.com has connected millions of potential students to accredited online degree programs. Directory of Schools is committed to excellence in providing up-to-date career information through partnerships with accredited online colleges, universities and vocational/trade schools that offer online degrees, diplomas and certificates. An in-house verification process reviews accreditation and/or relevant vocational industry standards for each online school, insuring that partner schools are reputable. In addition, comprehensive national directories of U. S. high schools, colleges and universities are available on the DirectoryofSchools.com website, along with an informative Education Blog, Military Education Guide and additional resources. Career-minded individuals need make only one cyber-stop for all e-learning needs.

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