Denver, CO -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/04/2012 -- Online educational courses are becoming ever more popular as tuition fees continue to go up and family incomes continue to be stretched by global recession. The necessity of a theoretical education with little practical application has now been called into question, and while many believe these courses are still valuable, the question has to be asked if the debt of student loans is worth the end result. Universities Online has been launched to offer insight into a third way for prospective students to advance their education - online courses that can be completed in conjunction with gainful employment, without the need for accommodation or long commutes.

Universities Online collates information on online colleges and online college classes that allow virtual access to educational resources, tasks and mentoring, fulfilling all of the roles of a physical course without the prohibitive costs.

The site breaks its content down into different key areas, including Best Careers and what courses can lead to them, Best Online Colleges and what courses they carry, and the Best Online Courses and where to find them. The homepage further breaks down top five rankings of the best degrees, colleges and careers available through online education outlets.

An efficient search bar allows prospective students to look into what level of education they would like to attain and in what field before guiding them through the available options. The site also provides high quality editorialized content designed to ingratiate prospective students with the perspective of those studying online courses as opposed to traditional college courses, espousing the numerous advantages in time, money and commitment.

A spokesperson for the site was keen to explain the changing nature of education with the advent of the internet, "In the past decade, there has been a huge movement towards the acceptance of online schools as equivalent to traditional campus-based schools. Continued development of online curriculum makes it possible to earn complete online degrees that carry the same academic value that any degree from a traditional campus school would have."

About Universities Online
Universities Online is a new website launched to provide a database of online courses and education providers for those looking to do an educational course online. The site aims to provide current and exhaustive information on online courses in an easy to understand format, regularly updated to ensure all content is kept current. For more information please visit: http://www.universitiesonline.net/

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Denver, CO -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/09/2012 -- It's no secret that college graduates generally make more money than people who didn't go to college. However, going to college can be difficult for a number of different reasons. Some people find it hard to fit college classes around a work schedule, and other people have family obligations that prevent them from moving away from home. And sometimes, a local college simply doesn't offer the right degree.

For all of these reasons, online universities have become increasingly popular over the last decade. At UniversitiesOnline.net, visitors will find detailed rankings of the best online schools. Today, Americans have hundreds of different options when it comes to taking online college courses. For those who don't have an in-depth knowledge of the online university system, choosing the perfect school can seem like an intimidating process.

UniversitiesOnline.net helps prospective students by offering comprehensive information about some of the best careers, degrees, and online colleges that exist today. Using the site can open up career and degree options that visitors are often unaware of such as an online doctoral program, a graphic design course, or a criminal justice degree.

A spokesperson for UniversitiesOnline.net explained how the website wants to help prospective college students:

"High school graduates are faced with hundreds of different options when it comes to online universities. Unfortunately, other websites are designed to advertise just one or two universities. At UniversitiesOnline.net, we wanted our visitors to learn about a wider range of options, and that's exactly what we have accomplished."

Using the UniversitiesOnline.net website, visitors can learn about the best careers. At the 'Best Careers' page, visitors will learn about some of the best professions to get into today. Many of these careers have a high projected growth rate, which means that college graduates with degrees in that profession will be in demand both now and in the future.

After learning about some suggested careers, visitors can start to narrow down their list of schools at the 'Best Online Colleges' page. UniversitiesOnline.net features a number of different schools as well as the recommended degrees offered by each one. Since most colleges specialize in a few different fields, UniversitiesOnline.net seeks to offer valuable information about choosing the right online school for any program.

Whether searching for online schools that offer a specific degree or interested in learning more about the best careers for 2012 and the future, UniversitiesOnline.net believes it has the resources to help. It seeks to provide both recent and older high school grads with the information needed to make an informed decision about their futures. With a number of featured schools and a list of popular online degrees, UniversitiesOnline.net wants to make the decision-making process as easy as possible.

About UniversitiesOnline.net
UniversitiesOnline.net provides information about the best online schools, the best degrees, and other information for university grads. Visitors can learn more about a specific school or read about which degrees offer the best chances of future employment. For more information, please visit: http://www.universitiesonline.net

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