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Is Distance Education for You?

Don't have time to attend grad school? Do you live in a rural area or have other geographical constraints that limit your graduate school options? Try distance learning. What is it and is it right for you? Find out here. Links to programs, and articles on distance education and online learning.

How Do I Find an Online Graduate Program?

A reader asks, "Because of health issues, I can only study by distance learning. How do I find an online graduate program?"

How do Online Graduate Programs Work?

Interested in getting an online degree but don't know how they work? Find out the basic format of an online classroom and how it operates.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of an Online Education?

Before you apply to an online graduate school, consider the pros and cons of earning an online degree.

How do I know if my Online Degree is Valid?

If you earn an online degree from a non-accredited institution, your degree is not valid. Therefore, it is necessary that you know how to distinguish from an accredited and non-accredited instituition.

What to Consider when Choosing an Online Program for Graduate School

There are a variety of online degree programs and each is unique in its own way. Find out how to choose an online degree program that is best suited for you.

How Do Employers View an Online Education?

Don't think you can get a job with an online degree? Research suggest otherwise. Find out what fields are willing to hire individuals with an online graduate degree.

Financial Aid for Distance Education

Considering a distance education but don't know if you will be able to afford it? Distance Education students are also able to receive financial aid. Learn how.

Can you Get an Academic Job with a Distance Education Degree?

How does academia view distance education?

US News and World Report Database

Searchable database of online degree programs, from US News and World Report

Distance Learning Program Database

Peterson's searchable database of undergraduate and graduate programs offered through distance education

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