Traditional and Online School: The Choice of Success

Have you ever thought of the endless career opportunities derived from a college education? Are you happy with your current financial situation? In a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, involving young adults age 25-34, as of 2009 the median annual earnings of an individual with a high school diploma or equivalent was $32,900, while a person with a bachelor’s degree averaged $51,000 per year. With the potential of a 45 percent increase in annual wages, the obvious question is when to start college and where to go. Professional growth is dependent upon education; regardless of current life status, both online and traditional educations provide a variety of possibilities to suit all individual needs. It is important to understand that traditional schools require their students to maintain a set classroom schedule; this can consist of multiple days a week with set class schedules ranging from one hour to 3 hours. The amount of students per class varies, depending on the class structure, each course starts on a specific date set forth by the college campus. Attending class in a traditional school requires the student to go to class on campus, while this provides a stable set schedule for students; daily life provides obstacles for some people that will not make this possible. Online schools generally begin courses more often than traditional schools making it much easier to obtain a spot in the class and offering a much more diversified schedule. Quite possibly the most attractive asset to online education is the ability to determine and set school time based on the students personal scheduling needs. When and how schoolwork is completed is part of the students responsibility, participation requirements are present to ensure the student is