Inside Higher Education published a recent study from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center showing that 37.2% of college students transfer schools at least once in a six-year period. Oftentimes, certain situations call for relocating to another city or state. Sometimes, it can just be a student’s own preference. For medical students, relocating to another…
If you’re looking to work in the in the respiratory profession, congratulations! This is a specific kind of niche in the medical field that not everyone gravitates to. This means that you’re focused on what you want to study and where you want to go in your professional career. That in itself is quite the…
Many aspiring college students may still be deciding what kind of degree program to enroll in. Becoming a doctor or surgeon seems to be an iconic and prestigious profession to pursue. However, such professions might not be everyone’s career choice. Yet, there still might be a passion to pursue a career that’s geared toward helping…
Before online degrees were even an option, Registered Nurses (RNs) needed to either reduce the amount of hours they worked or quit altogether in order to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Those days are long gone! Today, RNs have the option of furthering their career in the healthcare industry by earning an…
Distance learning has come a long way since the internet burst into widespread public use. Over the last 20 years, accredited universities have acknowledged the need to provide more flexibility and access to higher education. This evolution is simply a way of addressing the realities of an increasingly mobile population, more stringent training requirements for…
Searching for the right online accounting program can be a challenge. Online accounting programs are plentiful and easy to find, but because the options are readily at your fingertips means that you need to be diligent in searching for the best program for you. First, it’s important to assess what you want and need. If…
Professionals with STEM degrees continue to be in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) project that careers in science-related fields will continue to grow by 10% over the next decade. Most entry-level positions in natural science fields require a bachelor’s degree. As the need for trained scientists, educators, technicians, and researchers continues to…
It can be said that non-traditional students that work and attend school, and even those who are juggling the responsibilities of an academic life while trying to raise a family, find it challenging to maintain their daily lifestyle. These days, getting a college degree is just the starting point to landing a successful career. As…
This year, America celebrates Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 15. Historically, Presidents’ Day has been celebrated on the third Monday of every February. Some might assume that the reason why we celebrate Presidents’ Day is to honor all of the American presidents. This is partially true, but there is much more to how this…
The number of students obtaining a university education online has grown exponentially in the last decade with people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures turning to non-traditional methods of earning a degree. Through the Internet, information has become infinitely easier to disseminate, with technology that allows for on-screen lectures, webinars, and other forms of…
