Increasing numbers of employers are honoring online and distance degrees. As of 2000, nearly 80% gave them the same weight as traditional "brick-and-mortar" degrees. The popularity of the Web has helped online degrees gain acceptance.

Job opportunities await the "fleet of foot", who can quickly gain a degree or diploma. These students need to take advantage of expanding job prospects
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Markets are always changing, an accelerated degree program allows the applicant to acquire the job before the opportunity is gone