Pheonix/Strayer University.

[eliza61]

Anyone have any experience with either of these? Commercials say they are accrediated. Anyone hear of horror stories or attended themselves.

TIA

 

[Christine]

Strayer is big where I live. I know many people who have attended. It's not overly affordable. The students have felt that the course work was rigorous. However, from an employer's standpoint, it is not necessarily a "respected" degree. Not disrespected either. Sometims jokes are made though!

 

[rgf207]

From a hiring manager's perspective, Strayer and Phoenix are not accredited. It doesn't matter what they say, we don't normally pursue anyone with degrees from those universities.

 

[NaLisa]

I really don't know a lot about either personally, but wanted to share my perception, which is shared by many people I know. Students are dollar figures to them. These and other for-profit "universities" have questionable admission policies meant to lure people in to take advantage of federal financial aid programs. A HUGE percentage of their revenues come from federal programs. Their graduation rates are very low, as are the students' repayment of federally insured loans. Those few who do earn degrees from these universities often find that their degrees do not help them earn better jobs or advance with their current employer.

http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/educ/for-profit-colleges-and-universities.aspx

I think it would be better to start at a non-profit community or technical college for an associates degree then move to a public college or university for a bachelor's or advanced degree. Most these days have plenty of online options, and they actually want to help students succeed and earn a degree, not just collect tuition money from the federal government.

 

[rgf207]

I really don't know a lot about either personally, but wanted to share my perception, which is shared by many people I know. Students are dollar figures to them. These and other for-profit "universities" have questionable admission policies meant to lure people in to take advantage of federal financial aid programs. A HUGE percentage of their revenues come from federal programs. Their graduation rates are very low, as are the students' repayment of federally insured loans. Those few who do earn degrees from these universities often find that their degrees do not help them earn better jobs or advance with their current employer.

http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/educ/for-profit-colleges-and-universities.aspx

I think it would be better to start at a non-profit community or technical college for an associates degree then move to a public college or university for a bachelor's or advanced degree. Most these days have plenty of online options, and they actually want to help students succeed and earn a degree, not just collect tuition money from the federal government.

I totally agree with this. There are many universities that offer online degree programs that are wonderful. University of Maryland, West Chester University, Michigan just to name a few. These degrees will take you places.

Don't waste your time or money on these For Profit universities. They are really a joke in the professional world and you won't get further with one.

 

[luvgoing2disney]

One of my co-wprkers wanted a college degree so she "attended" Phoenix and completed the course. She would often share with me subjects, projects, work, etc. and although I commend her for wanting to get a degree, but I could tell it was not a "serious" curriculum.

 

[soccerdad72]

I agree with the others. These for-profit "universities" might have some sort of accreditation, but they're generally a scam as far as academia goes.

 

[wiigirl]

I agree with the others. These for-profit "universities" might have some sort of accreditation, but they're generally a scam as far as academia goes.

Agreed!

 

[Holly]

I agree with the others. These for-profit "universities" might have some sort of accreditation, but they're generally a scam as far as academia goes.

Yes.
I've heard from HR people that when they get applicants from U of Phoenix they throw them in the pile with people with a high school diploma. $65,000 for a bachelor's degree to get thrown in with the high school grads? Ouch.

Many respected universities have high quality programs that are fully online.

 

[LukenDC]

As an HR Director, I have interviewed numerous applicants from Strayer University, particularly for accounting positions. I have yet to interview a Strayer accounting grad who can pass a basic assessment test of accounting skills. The accounting grads coming from traditional four-year colleges and universities have no problem completing the assessment test.

I do not have as much experience with U of Phoenix grads, so I'll withhold my opinion at this time.

 

[rgf207]

Another thing to consider. Most, if not all, credits from Phoenix and Strayer will not transfer to any other university. There's a reason for that.