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The Good, the Bad and the Moneymakers: The Best and Worst Online Fields of Study
Online schools and degree programs are rapidly rising in popularity. But what programs will give you the biggest bang for your buck? The best represent those with good returns on your investment, while the worst represent those with declining career numbers or low average incomes for graduates.
Why Online?
Increasingly, students are choosing online schools and degree programs. What's so great about them?
Costs per credit can be as low as $75. That's 2 to 3 times cheaper than the average, traditional university.
65%Percentage of online degree recipients who say it was worth the financial investment, according to a Learning House survey.
9.7%Recent growth rate in online enrollment
Best Online Programs
Business administrationMedian salary: $43,879 (for MBA, $90,000)
Jobs: Business manager, administrator, business analyst
FinanceMedian salary: $75,650 (MBA)
Jobs: Portfolio manager, financial analyst, investment specialist
Hotel and hospitality managementMedian salary: $47,450
Jobs: Event planner, cruise line director, lodging managers
Human resourcesMedian salary: $54,310 (for master's, $98,130)
Jobs: Human resource manager, labor relations expert
MarketingMedian salary: $52,200 (for master's, $116,010)
Jobs: Marketing specialist, product development
Information systemsMedian salary: $48,873 to $113,368
Jobs: Information technology manager, data analyst, IT developer
Computer science and engineeringMedian salary: $95,600
Jobs: Software developer, computer programmer
Graphics and multimediaMedian salary: $44,010
Jobs: Graphic designer, advertising specialist
Web developmentMedian salary: $60,900
Jobs: Web developer
Health administrationMedian salary: $69,000
Jobs: Operations manager, nursing home administrator
Paralegal studiesMedian salary: $46,730
Jobs: Paralegal
Worst Online Programs
Art & DesignMedian salary: $43,000 to $75,660
Jobs: Artist, designer
CounselingMedian salary: $41,500
Jobs: Family counselor, personal therapist
Dental assistantMedian salary: $34,500
Jobs: Dental assistant
Early childhood educationMedian salary: $27,130
Jobs: Kindergarten/preschool teacher, teacher aide
Medical billing and codingMedian salary: $34,160
Jobs: Hospital billing expert/coder
Pharmacy technicianMedian salary: $29,320
Jobs: Pharmacy technician
PhlebotomyMedian salary: $29,730
Jobs: Phlebotomist
Public healthMedian salary: $41,830
Jobs: Public policy expert, medical director, health center administrator
Social workMedian salary: $44,200
Jobs: Social worker, family counselor/advocate
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