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Pros and Cons: Online Degree vs On-campus Graduate Programs

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Online education is becoming more and more popular because of the benefits it offers the students who are especially trying to do school while doing other things such as work. Because of this, some find it difficult to decide whether they are taking online program or finish their degree on campus.

Everybody has their own opinion and biases about things, but all options also have their advantages and disadvantages. Here are the pros and cons of both online and campus degree programs for the students who want to make the best decision.

Campus degrees

Campus degrees are already widely accepted around the world. This has always been the way students earn their diploma, and according to eCampus, going to school for college is what's going to give the students the "college experience" which is just equally valuable as the things they learn inside the classrooms. In the school, they can find more resources.

However, one of the downsides of campus degrees is that they lack flexibility because everybody, as much as possible, will have to be present at all times. And it is not that easy for everyone especially for those with kids, or full time jobs. The cost is another thing to be considered.

Online degre

When taking online degrees, there is plenty of flexibility for everyone, not just for the students. The faculty, professors and the support staff will not have to be logged in all at the same time. There is also no limit to geographic boundaries.

Now the downside of the online degrees is that they are perceived to be a lot easier than campus degrees, although that is not really true. And according to US News, online education should be for students who are self-motivated and self-disciplined. Otherwise they will not find success in the online program.

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