Misconceptions

• Until recently, a plethora of unaccredited schools and so-called diploma mills gave online study a bad reputation. Today however, many highly-accredited schools and universities offer degrees online.
  
  

Access

• A person living close to a traditional campus should consider attending as these may offer more internship programs and work opportunities; this, as well as lower in-state tuition. If a school is not nearby, the internet is accessible and offers a viable alternative.
  
  

Features

• Online education allows a person to enroll at her convenience and to balance study with other commitments. A person who works well with groups and enjoys personal interaction may benefit more through traditional education.
  
  

Function

• Courses, such as business information technology, are very compatible with online study. Hard science and medical practice however, should be learned at traditional campuses.
  
  

Considerations

• For persons desiring to obtain a degree through both online and traditional means, a new teaching model known as hybrid instruction may be the answer, provided that a nearby campus offers it.