re: University of Phoenix, Devry, Strayer, WGU, Grand Canyon University Reviews

Hi Maximusheals,

I'll share with you some advice passed to me by my former CHRO when I was looking into online MBA programs. She's a 30-year HR executive and on the board of several HR associations, so I trust her opinion.

- If you're just starting in your career, going to the best school you can get in is important. However, for people like me who have established careers and experience, any "known" school is good.

- For business disciplines, she said the HR community does not view schools like UoP, Devry, etc. favorably.

- HR recognizes that technology has enabled more online options and do not view online programs from known schools negatively.

On your question about UMUC, I'm in the DC area and a Maryland college park alum, UMUC is a reputable school part of the University of Maryland system. In particular, their Cybersecurity program is top in the country and very well respected. I know lots of people working at major consulting firms and government agencies with a UMUC degree.

I'm currently in the LSUS MBA program and my biggest consideration was the AACSB accreditation, then the brand, cost and length of the program.

I agree with EA6B's comment that you can look into LSUS' online bachelor's program too. It will cost less than UoP, etc. (I think). Hope this helps.