A traditional accredited college education, whether in-person or online, is generally considered a good investment, often resulting in higher salaries and lower unemployment rates.

Studies indicate that online degrees are comparable in quality to traditional degrees, with students in online environments sometimes performing slightly better.

Legitimate degrees are obtained from accredited institutions. Accredited online diplomas are considered equivalent to traditional ones.

"Buying" a degree (often referred to as a "degree mill") is widely considered fraudulent and not recognized by reputable employers or academic institutions.

According to SHRM research via Newlane, a majority of employers now view accredited online degrees as equal to or comparable with traditional campus-based degrees.

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