Online and the economy

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by bing, Jan 15, 2009.

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  1. bing

    bing New Member

    I was just looking at the paper today and saw how the economy is getting worse. People do not appear to be buying anything. I would think this may hurt schools like TUI, NCU, Walden, etc. It seems most schools have jacked up tuition, though. Maybe they are either short-sided or actually do have enough students willing to pay high tuitions, and now increased tuitions, for a doctorate. Anyone noticing the numbers at their school being down?
     
  2. ideafx

    ideafx New Member

    Perhaps people are finally realizing that there are better online schools that are more affordable.

    There are a some schools where I can't figure out how their still in business, specifically ITT Tech. They are able to charge ridiculous tuition prices for a nationally accredited degree and get away with it.

    I don't think it will last forever though. There's definitely a tuition bubble.
     
  3. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    According to my local newspaper enrollment at my local community college is up 12% for the coming term. The increased enrollment is attributed to the poor local economy.

    I see headlines most days such as this recent one: "Three thousand applicants for 300 jobs a soon to be opened restaurant."

    Perhaps people are realizing that they need some education ("enrolled in college" looks better than nothing on a job application).

    Due to the states budget problem California is talking about increasing tuition for CC, CSU, and UC systems.
     
  4. PaulC

    PaulC Member

    Seems chocolate sales and enrollments both go up when the economy goes down.
     
  5. lovetheduns

    lovetheduns New Member

    Well, I would think enrollments would be up.

    Even myself, I am taking 3 courses this semester. 2 are in my masters program at UMBC and one is what I call--- Plan B.

    I am taking a science course at a local community college. See my plan b is if the business world continues to go down the crapper then I will hopefully have enough pre-reqs to try for radiology or (and this is a big IF) veterinary school.

    My only goal is this-- if I can make relatively effortless As in the pre-reqs (for vet school there are only a few more than for the radiology program) then I realize it is not absolutely random-- so I am doing it one class at the time until different.

    So my point is that in this economy and market-- many people are making Plan As and Plan Bs or just giving themselves another edge on another job candidate. Easiest way to do that for the most part is through education.
     
  6. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    As Ian Anderson mentioned, I think the poor economy is actually a boon for higher education, as more people are returning to school in an effort to be more marketable in a shrinking employment pool. I've seen my teaching solicitations increase pretty dramatically in the last year-plus.
     
  7. PaulC

    PaulC Member

    Anyone that does not see their primary job as the CEO/CFO/CIO of their own one-man corporation, and who does not take proactive actions towards continuous improvement and employee development, is a holdout from a world that no longer exists. Government programs come along with a check and a hand out. When the $1000 check is gone (after a couple of days), nothing has changed if the individual has not made the decision to take, often challenging, corrective actions.
     
  8. PatsGirl1

    PatsGirl1 New Member


    Yep, I'm one of them. I have a plan A, B, and C lol. I just feel like I have to in this economy. I also have a child and one on the way and feel I owe it to them to be as educated and marketable as I can be in this economy.
     
  9. dlcurious

    dlcurious Member

    I started this this last year and as of now am feeling pretty good about my job stability with my present company. In 2008 I completed my BSBA and a certificate in accounting, have started the MS program at UIS, and also completed several IT certifications that are soon to become requirements in my department. I'm looking in 2009 to complete at least 2 more certs and possibly start on some accounting classes at LSU with hopes of eventually completing an accounting degree thru Excelsior. It's survival of the fittest these days and I plan on being as marketable as possible should I get laid off or be required to leave for any reason.
     

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