Shorter also offers online degrees for various associate's, bachelor's, master's, and general studies programs.

Cost - The cost of an online degree is relatively cheaper than at a traditional college setting.

The biggest potential stumbling block, though, is that not all online degrees carry the same prestige as their traditional counterparts.

With Universities being able to charge £9,000 per year in tuition fees from 2012, online degrees may provide a more appealing alternative for students.

Since early 2012, the school has also offered full online degrees.

The college also offers twenty online degree and certificate options.

In some instances, hiring executives were unwilling to consider applicants with an online degree.

The instruction is often exactly the same, with the online degree containing no special designation.

Also this is good for a successful online degree.

The chance for someone with an online degree to get in is not very likely.