Many students that are considering earning their degree through an online college wonder whether, upon graduation, their degree will hinder their chances of getting the job that they want. However, as the number of institutions that offer online degree options continues to rise, so does the way that employers view potential online-degree holding job candidates. Consider this information from CNN Money:

More often than not, employers are fine with online degrees from either for-profit or nonprofit schools, agrees Forrester Research analyst Claire Schooley.

“In most cases, they’re more concerned about being comfortable with the skill level of a person after they complete a degree online,” she said.

Schooley says a lot of how well a person’s academic background registers with employers depends on perspectives of human-resources directors. “If they’re familiar with an online degree program, then they’re more likely to be fairly receptive,” she added. 
That’s why some analysts believe that unless you’re willing to pay top dollar for programs from schools like Duke University and Babson College, it’s smart to start your search locally or around the area you’ll be seeking a job.

Picking an online program with a brick-and-mortar presence nearby might also help, agree Schooley, Phillips and Cornell. For one, they say such a combination can offer a safety net in terms of making sure all of the learning tools you need are available when you need them.

The idea that online degrees are less respected than traditional degrees is a thing of the past. For the most part, employers look at the employee’s credentials and aptitude to fit in and succeed at the company, not where their degree came from.