The idea is that an online education is an investment that pays off for a lifetime. The College Board reported in 2005, women ages 25-34 with bachelor's degrees earned 70 percent more than those with high school diplomas, and for men the difference was 63 percent. For all full-time workers in this age group, the average earnings premium for a four-year college degree is almost $14,000.
More and more people each year are taking advantage of the benefits of online education. According to Sloan-C's report, Making the Grade: Online Education in the United States, 2006, nearly 3.2 million students were taking at least one online course during the fall 2005 term, a substantial increase over the 2.3 million reported the previous year. The powerful combination of convenience and positive recognition of online programs continues to fuel the interest in online programs. Sloan-C also found that online instruction was ranked as equal to, if not superior to, classroom learning, according to a majority of Chief Academic Officers (62 percent) from American institutions.
But how do you find the right online program for you? There are hundreds, if not thousands, of programs to choose from. The good news is that there are a number of resources online, including eLearners.com. eLearners.com provides a robust database of online education offerings and connects prospective online learners with online learning providers. In fact, eLearners.com offers the eLearners Advisor which provides comprehensive results on whether online learning is the right choice, including feedback and a Guide to Online Education that will provide additional tips on how to succeed as an online student.
Online learning offers the perfect opportunity for people with busy lives to get the education they deserve. It's never too late to finish what you started, or begin what you never got a chance to start. This year make a New Year's resolution to invest in yourself.
Take the next step: Get your advanced degree online today. Visit www.elearners.com for more information.
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