Cheap, fairly fast, and can be done from home/road

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  1. Rune

    Rune New Member

    I'm looking for a college degree that is chaep, reasonably fast to obtain, and can be done (ideally) without testing centers. I need something that does not scream "degree mill", though the education value of the degree itself isn't the highest priority. Also not really wanting some "church of the sacred heart" or some such degree either. Why? Job cutbacks are ont he future and if I can get a degree I think I can save my neck (per boss). Help.
     
  2. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    What do want a degree in?
     
  3. Rune

    Rune New Member

    Most of my expirence has been in computers, programming, networking, and upgrading. Beyond that I like history and that is pretty much all I can think of that a degree might be available in. I would take a general studies degree also. The degree filed isn't the highest consideration, but it would be nice if it were in one of those fields or something related.
     
  4. mba_expo

    mba_expo New Member

    How much study time are you willing to put into your degree, and what is your budget?
     
  5. Rune

    Rune New Member

    Work has me jumping most of the time. But I am willing to sacrifice, so I'm not sure. I could do 10 to 15 hours a week, I think, pretty easy for a while. My budget on this isn't great, but I am willing to pony up more for faster. Not so willing if it will take a long time. Time isn't on my side on this, so I'll have to do what I can.
     
  6. TCord1964

    TCord1964 New Member

    If you haven't already, check out www.bain4weeks.com . The name of the web site is a little misleading, because it will likely take you longer than 4 weeks to get a degree, but you get the idea. It's fast, relatively cheap, and when all is said and done you will have a regionally-accredited degree.
     
  7. sentinel

    sentinel New Member

    An associate degree (AA or AS) in general studies might be the quickest route to post-secondary education. Then you can decide in which area to focus (computer science, history, etc.) as you work towards the remaining 60 semester hours needed for the bachelor degree (BA or BS). Thomas Edison State College, Chather Oak State College, and Excelsior College offer no-residency, 100% transfer-in degrees at the associate and bachelor levels. Courses could be completed from many sources, so you can minimize costs and gain maximum flexibility. University of North Dakota and Louisiana State University are good schools from which to take individual courses without being enrolled in their degree programmes. If a 3-year BA will suffice, then consider the BA (General Studies) at Athabasca University might be an option (100% transfer-in, no residency requirement).
     

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