University of Phoenix Alumni?

[Ashcan Bill]

Darrell, without getting involved in stereotypes, snobbish personal opinions and uninformed claptrap, let me offer you a some first hand experience.

My wife picked up her Master of Science in IS from UOP (she has a Chemical BS from a brick and mortar university).

She worked her butt off for two years for that MIS. UOP holds their students to a high standard and makes them work, unlike many online and for profit schools. Their instructors are dedicated and first rate. It's also expensive. If you enroll at UOP, understand you're making a serious time and financial commitment. The classes were every bit as demanding as any university level course either of us have ever taken. It's a substantial work load.

As far as whether the degree carries any weight? My wife was offered teaching positions at three different colleges after completing the degree, all of which require a Master degree as a basic job requirement. After retiring in CA and moving to NV, she decided to go back to work out of boredom. Three months ago she was offered an Administrator's job in the IS department of the local state community college here in Vegas on the strength of her Master's degree and previous experience. Bear in mind the current economic conditions and fact that Las Vegas has something like a 14% unemployment rate at the moment, with fierce competition for every job. In her experience, the UOP degree has certainly been embraced by all employers she's had contact with.

Best of luck.

Bill

[Skywalker]

Community College is a heck of a lot cheaper!

I have talked to a few people who have gone through UoP (btw - UOP is University of the Pacific) and have gone into debt.

Your Community College should offer many of their courses online, if not others do.