| -> | | | | people are able to take advantage this method of |
| Many employers are now requiring advanced degrees | | | | learning. Course work is generally available 24/7. |
| for specialized positions. And students are flocking to | | | | Advanced technology allows e-mailing, streaming |
| the online masters degree programs to meet that | | | | video, thread communication, and VOIP systems to |
| qualification. Smart prospective employees are getting | | | | improve the educational experience. |
| their masters degrees to give them the edge in a | | | | Internships for clinical experiences are usually |
| very competitive market. Master's degree programs | | | | arranged locally. A master's degree can be obtained |
| have grown by 150%, twice the growth rate of | | | | from a 100% online university or from a program |
| bachelors and doctoral programs, as people respond | | | | that is partially online and partially campus-based. |
| to the need for a master's degree to remain | | | | Entrance into master's degree programs for |
| competitive in the employment market. | | | | educators has increased 124%, for business it has |
| Online master's degree education programs are | | | | increased 114%, and for Science degrees entrance |
| making it possible for those already in the work force | | | | has increased 92%. Entrance for engineering and |
| to obtain an advanced degree. Because you can do | | | | social science has increased 81% and for the |
| schoolwork from home on your own schedule, many | | | | humanities the increase is 62%. |