{"id":14289,"date":"2021-08-17T15:57:01","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T15:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/?p=14289"},"modified":"2022-02-21T17:07:50","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T17:07:50","slug":"are-online-degrees-here-to-stay-bryan-university-offers-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/blog\/are-online-degrees-here-to-stay-bryan-university-offers-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Online Degrees Here to Stay? Bryan University Offers Statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19 truly turned our world upside-down, including the way we educate each other in a formal setting. Instead of meeting daily in person, students from elementary school to post-doctoral candidates very quickly transitioned into remote learning and online classes. Now, it seems these things have become the norm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But as the United States gradually starts to do away with masks, COVID vaccines become more accessible, and businesses and schools re-open, what does the future of college look like?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bryan University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019ve looked at the statistics and we can say that online degrees and education are certainly going to remain a permanent fixture in America.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do statistics say about online classes?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research published in the past few months has found evidence that many Americans prefer remote learning and have switched gears to pursue online degrees.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA956-1.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in 5 U.S. school districts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan to offer fully online learning even after the pandemic ends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.stradaeducation.org\/pv-release-may-19-2021-back-to-class\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one-third of U.S. adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changed or canceled their education plans as a result of the COVID-19 crisis and 22 percent of them switched to online learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.stradaeducation.org\/pv-release-may-19-2021-back-to-class\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24% of these students<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changed or canceled their education plans because they did not want to or could not attend in person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.stradaeducation.org\/pv-release-may-19-2021-back-to-class\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19% of college students<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who changed their education plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic intend to enroll in an online-only college.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrollment in online college degree programs has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/articles\/2013\/01\/08\/online-course-enrollment-climbs-for-10th-straight-year\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">had more than a decade of strong growth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even during periods when traditional college degree programs have experienced declines in enrollment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some advantages of online degrees?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northeastern.edu\/graduate\/blog\/benefits-of-online-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northeastern University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, educators and students cite the following advantages as a primary reason for opting for online degrees instead of pursuing an in-person program.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fewer student expenses: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without the expenses of on-campus housing, meal plans, or gas for commuting, students pay less overall for online programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>More flexibility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students don\u2019t necessarily have to relocate to attend top universities across the country. This can lead to better emotional health and less stress, especially for students who have families, children, and extended family living nearby.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comfortable learning environment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students can learn from anywhere, whether that be at home, from a coffee shop, or at the library. This allows them to decide where they learn best with fewer distractions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Career advancement: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing an online program can open doors for promotions at work and offers flexibility to continue working during the day while attending classes and gaining new skills in the evening.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Related post: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/blog\/technological-tools-to-help-complete-your-online-classes-at-bryan-university\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technological Tools To Help Complete Your Online Classes at Bryan University<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where can I get an online degree?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We would love to be a part of your educational journey. At Bryan University, we offer a variety of online degree programs for students. Please call us toll-free at <a href=\"tel:1-855-862-0755\">1-855-862-0755<\/a> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/enroll-now\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enroll online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COVID-19 truly turned our world upside-down, including the way we educate each other in a formal setting. Instead of meeting daily in person, students from elementary school to post-doctoral candidates very quickly transitioned into remote learning and online classes. 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