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Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Kizmet, Jun 20, 2016.

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  1. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

  2. Neuhaus

    Neuhaus Well-Known Member

    Education is an interesting industry.

    A liberal arts education is beneficial as long as there are consumers. There are many people with degrees in political science, English Lit and History from prestigious schools who find themselves gainfully employed. Having the school's name on your resume, and the connections that can be made there, is more valuable than the major itself.

    As you slide down the rankings the major can matter more. And people begin focusing on whether a particular school has a "good" program. In the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area, it is generally assumed that a business degree from Scranton trumps a business degree from Marywood. And an art degree from Marywood trumps an Art degree from Kings.

    The thing is though, whether based upon third party rankings or just general perception, it's all just artificial fluff.

    If Google announced that it would only hire graduates of Almeda or Louisiana Baptist University then people would flock. The cost of both places would skyrocket. If it was generally understood that a degree from the University of Phoenix gave you the connections necessary to thrive on Wall Street then enrollment would go through the roof.

    But none of these things are tangible. They are based upon feelings. It's all an artificial demand.

    Compare to vocational trades...

    Need plumbers? Get training in plumbing. Need truckers? Go to truck driving school.

    Need a marketing pro? Get someone with a degree in marketing. Or art. Or business. Or anything. Or nothing.

    As demand shifts the supply will adjust accordingly.
     

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