The Top 5 Advantages of Earning Your Degree Online 

From scheduling autonomy to cost savings, here are the top five advantages of earning a college degree online.

1) Asynchronous Learning – One of the major advantages of remote learning, including all of LIM College’s online degree programs, is that it allows you to study on your own time, without having to commit to regular meetings or lectures with professors. You can complete assignments whenever it's convenient for you in order to fit around work schedules, childcare commitments, or other factors.

2) Cost Savings – An obvious perk associated with attending school virtually is that it enables you to avoid commuting costs and living expenses.

3) Global Connections – With remote learning, students are able to collaborate with fellow classmates across the country or globe world, allowing for a more cross-cultural learning, diversity of discussion topics, and more. This is likely to be very beneficial when entering the working world!

4) Technology Skills – With online courses being delivered via an easy-to-use digital mediums—such as LIM’s Canvas platform—studying virtually allows students to become skilled and comfortable at using modern technology, such as videoconferencing or group discussion channels, which are becoming increasingly popular in the work world.

5) Personal Growth – Completing college courses remotely encourages you will to develop your personal and professional skills such as self-accountability, effective time management, and the ability to learn independently. All of these qualities are highly attractive to employers!  

Use this information to your advantage when deciding which educational path is best for you.