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In 1978, the result
of the first widespread survey on the value of non-traditional degree were
published. This survey of thousands of students with degrees from both accredited
and unaccredited schools was designed to answer the following questions,
among others: * Do holders of non-traditional degrees have any particular problems in getting better jobs, or in admission to traditional graduate schools? * Are holders of non-traditional degrees happy with their degree? * Is there any significant difference between holders of accredited and unaccredited, non-traditional degrees? Very briefly, here are the finding of this extensive research project: Non-Traditional Degrees and Jobs In a survey of top personnel officers at 81 large corporations, the overwhelming majority felt that yes, education was important, but that a non-traditional degree was just as useful as one from a traditional school with a “strong reputation.” as the researchers said, these findings “run counter to some popular beliefs”, yet the “survey data strongly suggest that employers, as a group are not e overly concerned with institutional reputation, and that external degree holders should not find themselves denied opportunities in employment settings because of the nature of their degree.” Non-Traditional Degrees & Higher Education Two of the crucial issues studied
hare were the importance accreditation, and how well prepared non-traditional
degree holders were to undertake higher degree programs.
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