More moms turning to online programs to earn a degree
August 6, 2012
As scholarships for moms continue to become more available, parents are looking to attend college to better their careers and provide for their families. Mothers who previously had to put their dreams of enrolling in college aside to take care of children are now finding themselves working toward a degree.
Nontraditional students who need flexible schedules are turning to online programs to obtain a degree in between working and managing their families. While popular today, a Pew internet survey recently found that online colleges will become even more prominent by 2020, according to GoErie.com, and evidence of this can already be seen.
More people are opting for schooling over the World Wide Web because it allows them to set their own schedules and work at a comfortable pace. Furthermore, grants for parents are helping more individuals earn a degree at accredited online colleges.
The value of obtaining a degree continues to increase as well. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2011, the average weekly income for individuals with a bachelor's degree was $1,053, compared to the $638 high school diploma holders earned every week.
