Behind the Virtual Ivy: A Real-Life, Online Education Experience

Behind the Virtual Ivy: A REAL-LIFE, ONLINE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Looking to stand out in a competitive job market? Earning a college degree can help advance your career, making you more marketable to future employers. Fortunately, with the increasing popularity of online courses, you can approach college in a way that works best for your lifestyle. “An online experience provides flexibility and accessibility, which allows students to enhance their credentials," says Jesus Fernandez, Associate Provost at DeVry University. “Online programs help meet students' individual needs and schedules," adds Fernandez, “Some students feel empowered to more freely voice and engage with online classroom discussions, without being crowded by other's opinions." Online colleges can provide the same accreditation, academic quality and top degree programs. Take a look at how online universities are growing. REPUTATION AND ACCESSIBILITY ON THE RISE 62 76 87 % % of colleges offer online degree programs today, compared with of academic leaders of HR professionals believe online degrees more favorably view are equal to traditional online courses today than five years ago 2 just 32.5% in 2002' degrees 3 QUALITY REIGNS SUPREME 45% L)72% of students said of students said they would not have online education is pursued a degree worth the time investment 4 if they didn't have the online option 4 65% ESO 58% of students said of graduate students online education is received a raise and worth the financial 47% received a investment 4 promotion 4 SEE FOR YOURSELF Online degrees can be up to 80x less expensive 59% of students say 80X in-person lectures are becoming less engaging than traditional degrees 5 55% of students skip Online learning decreases class because they energy costs by 90%7 don't want to commute 6 'http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2013/01/08/online-course-enrollment-climbs-for-10th-straight-year *http://www.shm.org/research/surveyfindings/artickes/pages/hiringpracticesandattitudes.aspx *http://www.drexel.com/uploadedFiles/OnlineEdinkographic81213PDE.pdf *http://www.wiredacademic.com/2013/07/inlographicwhat-college-students-sayabout-their-online-colleges/ *http://www.theonlineschools.org/scholartyarlices/164-positive-outikok foronline-degree-camers.html http://leamingonlineinka.arg/infographic-online-vs-offline-college-students/ "http://www.articulate.com/rapid-eleaming/why-e-leaming-is-so-effective/ DeVry University DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Leaming Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, www.ncahlc.org In New York, DeVry University operates as Devry College of New York. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. ACO060. Devry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec/. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. Program availability varies by location. Learn more at devry.edu 02014 Devry Educational Development Corp. All rights reserved. 1/14