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October 22, 2016 I Jessica I Affiliate Disclosure

Why Online Degree Courses Are Great for Moms

Online Degree Courses

In the last decade or so, the idea of taking your degree course entirely online has become more and more popular. With online degree courses coming with a range of different subjects available from a range of both online and offline colleges and universities, moms who are considering going back to school in order to kick-start or further their professional career can often benefit from opting to learn online. When you have family commitments, college can become far more difficult to juggle around your lifestyle, which is why it’s no surprise that moms still make up one of the largest groups of online students.

Flexibility

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One of the main reasons why more moms are considering online study as a way of getting a higher education or furthering their university education with a postgraduate degree such as an online executive MBA is because this method of study tends to be far more flexible. When you attend a traditional college in order to study for your degree, you’ll be expected to attend lectures and classes which could often be scheduled at times that aren’t really suitable for you. As a mom, you’ll need to be flexible when it comes to learning so that you can still keep up with your family commitments and make sure that you spend time with your little ones.

Less Hassle

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For many moms, online learning is one of the most hassle-free methods of going to university and obtaining an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, such as an executive MBA program from Washington State University. Because online learning is mainly done remotely, with the exception of certain exams and any work placements which you may be required to do on-site as a part of your degree, taking an online course means that it’s possible to get a degree from the college of your choice, without having to relocate your family in order to be able to attend. For many moms, this means that there’s no need to settle for your second or third college choice, or restrict yourself to applying only to colleges close by to your home or work.

Save Money

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The cost of raising a family is not cheap, and if you’re going to be taking some time off work in order to pursue further education at college, chances are you might have to take a pay cut. One of the main benefits of taking your degree online is that tuition fees are usually much lower for online-only courses, allowing students to save up to a third when it comes to paying for their education. Some online-only colleges are designed to give those struggling financially a further education, and may even offer the option to take your degree course online completely free of charge. If you’re worried about how you’re going to factor in the cost of your education whilst raising a family, online education could be the perfect solution for you.

Online learning has provided a great way of getting an education for many moms. If you’re a mom who’s considering going back to college, there are plenty of reasons to think about doing it online.

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Hi! I'm Jessica. I'm a mom to 2, wife, and founder of Mom Fuse! My weaknesses are coupons, chocolate, the St. Louis Cardinals and Lucky Charms.

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