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One of the challenges the prospective college student faces is whether they should pursue their degree through a traditional campus environment or through an online program program.

While an accredited online university offers the same benefits as a campus-based university, the experiences are not entirely the same. DegreeGo has compiled a list of the differences between campus and distance learning that should aid you in finding out which college experience is right for you:

When deciding what degree you should pursue while going to college, there are two things dropped on a delicate balancing scale: your dreams and ambitions, and the job market. If you are after a career with an abudance of job opportunities and decent earning potential, sometimes the dream career is not the best one.

Let’s take a look at the current job market. According to U.S. Department of Labor Employment Projections, the following are the jobs prospective to receive the highest growth up until 2014:

• Registered Nurse
• Network Systems Administrator
• Physical and Occupational Therapist
• Health Diagnosis Technician
• Computer Software Engineer
• Dental Hygienist
• Law Enforcement Officer
• Accountant
• Teacher (all levels)

Entrepreneurship leads to the establishment of small businesses, the leading provider of occupations. Whether you are a prospective college student trying to select a degree to meet the expectations of your desired career, or a current college student thinking about where you will find employment in today’s economy when you graduate, looking into the world of small business is immensely beneficial.

The way to get the cutting edge on today’s job market is through a college degree. Two decades ago, a bachelor’s degree was considered a mark of prestige; now, business jobs almost demand a business degree, or similar degree related to the field (an accounting bachelor’s degree has quite a bit of value in today’s economy.) These degrees are no longer certificates guaranteeing higher pay–they’re certificates guaranteeing being paid at all.

Let’s face reality: the economy is bleak. For the first time, college graduates and high school graduates face similar challenges with unemployment. It used to be that a bachelor’s degree guaranteed work; now, only certain college degrees are making the cut. College grads that studied in fields that do not have proper application in the [...]

USA Today reported how applications for the fall 2009 were more affected this year by the economy that previous annual studies. Students were not only worried about the cost of tuition, but the cost of going to a college out-of-state. Stress levels among students have increased from 61% to 68%. On the other side of [...]

For prospective students with a military background, the Post 9/11 GI Bill application process was opened today. While applications are being accepted as of May 1, 2009, payments will not be dispersed until August 1, 2009. The Veterans Benefits GI Bill blog goes into more detail about the application process. A bit of details from [...]