More people are seeking online degrees for the convenience and the sometimes lower cost in hopes of securing a well-paying job, but they need to check with potential employers to see if their degree will be acceptable.
Brenda Reid, Publix Super Markets media and community relations manager, said, "Over the past several years, online degrees have become more prominent in America. Publix supports everyone's desire to expand their horizons and achieve a higher education."
Yet Reid had this warning: "Be advised, though, that not all online degree programs are created equal."
"If you're hired by Publix while obtaining your online degree and are interested in tuition reimbursement, you'll have some eligibility requirements to meet and the degree must be in an approved area of study from a regionally accredited college," Reid said.
The same rule applies to many other companies, and Georgia's universities and colleges offer among the best online degree programs in the nation, according to the 2016 U.S. News and World Report study.
The University of Georgia is among those top-ranked institutions for its bachelor's online degree programs, which is fifth in the nation, and for its graduate program in education, which is third in the nation.
Next on the list for Georgia colleges is the Savannah College of Art and Design, ranked No. 24 in the bachelor's online programs.
Among the top 50 online Master of Business Administration programs in Georgia are Georgia College and State University (No. 22), Georgia Southern University (No. 28) and Kennesaw State University (No. 28).
So does your online degree have what it takes to help you land your next position?
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