Professionals can earn online masters degrees through employers
Posted on 4/26/2010
Those who wish to earn an online graduate degree but are worried that taking time off from work to enter a full-time program will stunt their career development may be able to learn and hold a job through company-funded programs.
For example, Blockbuster recently announced a partnership with Ashford University that is intended to help the company's employees to obtain higher education without taking time off of work. Through the alliance, participants will receive reduced tuition and may be able to apply previously earned credits to a new online graduate degree program.
Some professionals may also be able to receive tuition assistance from their employers, as many companies are willing to invest in their workers - particularly if these professionals are planning to use their education to improve their organization.
Furthermore, individuals who continue to work while they earn an advanced degree are likely to earn higher salaries, as their value to their employers will increase. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a masters degree could be worth thousands more per week for some professionals.
For example, Blockbuster recently announced a partnership with Ashford University that is intended to help the company's employees to obtain higher education without taking time off of work. Through the alliance, participants will receive reduced tuition and may be able to apply previously earned credits to a new online graduate degree program.
Some professionals may also be able to receive tuition assistance from their employers, as many companies are willing to invest in their workers - particularly if these professionals are planning to use their education to improve their organization.
Furthermore, individuals who continue to work while they earn an advanced degree are likely to earn higher salaries, as their value to their employers will increase. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a masters degree could be worth thousands more per week for some professionals.
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