Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Kentucky Online Education.
Are all of the schools in your network traditional schools?
No. There are specialty schools and trade schools offered, as well as some schools that offer exclusive online access for their students and do not have a traditional, physical college campus anywhere.
Do I have to live in Kentucky to use this site or get a referral?
No, you do not have to be a Kentuckian to use this site or our form in order to receive a referral. Whether you are in California or Rhode Island, our network of schools and educators can help you achieve your educational goals online.
Are all of the schools in your network located in Kentucky?
No. Our network is nationwide, which means that many of the providers exist outside of the Bluegrass state, though they are still legally able to provide a quality online education to citizens of that great state.
What types of degrees are available online?
There are plenty of different educational programs that can be pursued through online education, including:
- High School Diploma: If you were unable to finish your high school education in the traditional manner for whatever reason, there are now options for you to get your GED through online study. From there, the realm of advanced education opens up to you as well as employment opportunities.
- Associate's Degree: The associate's degree is offered through most traditional community colleges and is a great way to brush up on specific subjects of interest to you without committing to the full four-years of a university degree.
- Bachelor's Degree: The bachelor's degree is the basic degree offered at most accredited schools. More positions that used to be available without degrees are now being offered only to those with this basic education.
- Master's Degree: A cut above the bachelor's degree, the master's degree indicates a higher, more specialized level of mastery in a specific field. A master's degree program usually requires 2 years of further study after a bachelor's degree is earned.
- Doctorate Degree: The doctoral degree is the pinnacle of American education at this time. Doctoral degrees are offered in just about any subject imaginable and usually take years of work beyond the master's degree, but in some circumstances, the doctorate degree may be pursued immediately after the bachelor's degree, such as when pursuing law or medicine.
- Certification: Certification shows a specialized mastery in a very specific skill or area within (or separate from ) a major, such as in Web Development, Teaching, or as a Microsoft Certified Specialist (MCS).
Are online degrees as valued as regular ones?
Most employers polled report that they do not discriminate between one degree earned online over another one earned at a traditional school.
