Where can you get a quality online computer degree that will be taken seriously by companies?
Asked by American Citizen
I would like to develop computer schools that will help me with a career in computers. I have really started to enjoy them and think it would be an interesting field. Of course, pay is important, but I also want to do something I like. What are the best jobs in the field of computers & IT? Can I get the qualifications I need to land a good job doing online programs and part time study while working full time? Anyone out there in the computer or IT fields that can help?

Best Answer:
I got two of my degrees in person (BS and AA in data process), but am getting my MS degree now from a local college that offers most of its classes online. As long as you pick a college that is well-known, you'll be ok with a degree from them. But don't pick one of the "on-line only college programs", they are considered a joke. What are the hottest jobs in IT? Not programming right now, since those jobs are being outsourced. But lots of baby boomers are retiring, and people are scared off from IT, so we're going to have a huge IT need in the next few years, since IT college programs are at very low enrollments right now. According to the US Dept of Labor, these are the some of the fastest growing occupations for 2004-2014 (they usually require a bachelors degree and usually make over $43,000): 1) Computer scientists and network systems and data communications analysts (its hard to outsource figuring out your local network configuration) 2) Computer software engineers, applications 3) Computer software engineers, systems software (people making the software that runs the programs, that run financial programs) 4) Network and computer systems administrators (Folks in charge of the network analysts and techs) 5) Computer scientists and database administrators (database folks will always get the top jobs, it's difficult work) 6) Computer systems analysts Here's the link to the descriptions of the jobs: http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco1002.htm Good luck!
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Answered by waswisgirl1

On line degrees of any kind, even from accredited schools are going to be looked at by prosepective employers with a jaundiced eye.I wouldn't bother going this route. I would go to a real school/university.
Answered by pathfinder

Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah,GA. offers an IT degree on line. They are legit. http://www.armstrong.edu/
Answered by surffsav

the source of the degree is not so much an issue as the lack of work experience. the IT Industry has been like that for a very long time, since the early 90's. employers want to hire engineers that can report to work and produce on the first day. there are many people out there than can pass exams to get certifications and degrees but are just not good engineers. I would suggest trying to get a part-time job doing anything in Technology so when you do graduate with a AAS or BS you will already have several years experience in the real world along with the degree. I graduated with a BS in EE and CE (10th in my class) in '89 and couldn't get a good job as I had no work experience and after job hunting for 6 months I joined the military.
Answered by lv_consultant