Heard of Western Governors University?
 

Any pilot on here currently enrolled. Apparently it is accredited and cheap. Get a BS in less than half the time. Can anyone concur? It’s really attractive online school

I haven't, but, how's that old saying go....?

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Actually, yes. My wife is an RN who got her associates degree years ago and then went to work. She has climbed high enough on the career ladder (nurse manager in an ED) that her work is paying for her to finish her BS degree because it's required to move up to the next level in management. It's all online and she's doing it on her time off. Yes they are legit.

Ello Gov'na!!!!

Yes, I am. Full time CFI doing their Software Development program online and I can afford to pay it 100% out of pocket. It is a great program so far. Since its online, being able to self motivate is important.

I believe WGU follows a competency based outline that one can progress through as fast as they are able. I am not convinced this model is suited for everyone. If you have an area of expertise like Business or IT and feel comfortable accelerating your studies then go for it! I'm curious if there is any actual instruction or if competency based learning is facilitated by mentors and not actual faculty. Interesting concept but probably best suited for independent learners with a background in the field they are going to study. Curious to hear comments about WGU.

Some airlines just have a degree as a box, but the actual university matters to others.

If you want to go to Delta, a university that is online only is not the way you want to go.

Wasn’t WGU formed by a couple of state governors in an attempt to start a legitimate inexpensive college option for adult learners etc? As far as I’m aware it’s completely legitimate.

You obviously like to talk out of your butt.

A simple google search reveals several brick and mortar WGU locations.

A simple search and you would have remained a [relatively] credible source of [relative] information.

Now you’re just an [incredible] douche for creating a [false] narrative and installing yourself as Delta’s highest HR officer.

What an idiot.

Forbes thinks it OK

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Sorry, I will correct that to "primarily online university" as they brand themselves as an "online university." A simple google search revealed that. It also implies that there are no physical classes, so I still think that "online only university" applies.

The narrative is true, where your degree comes from is important for Delta, so is where you get your flight training and the progression of your career. You don't have to believe me. Judging by your post and how you handled your retort, I'm perfectly happy if you personally don't.

I'm not judging on whether it's accredited or not, just stating that one degree is not viewed the same as another depending on which airline you are trying to go to.

You could study tribal dance theory and Delta wouldn't blink twice as long as it is a regionally accredited institution. Never speculate something you don't know. When you get on DAL hiring department, you can say otherwise.

My sister used them to finish her BSN and she was very happy with them. She even went to graduation.

It's true, Delta does score different points to your application depending on what university and what degree you received. Getting a Mechanical Engineering degree at MIT will score you more points then getting an online Underwater Basket Weaving degree at Ello Gov'na! University.

There is no speculation in my post. It's up to you if you want to listen or not.

Something like this.

Ivy Leagues, military academies.
Large universities, aviation academies.
State colleges, private colleges.
Community colleges.
Regional accredited onlines.
Non accredited onlines.
Some college.
10K hour regional LCA with no college.

Hey, I'm pretty late, however I'm wondering about going to WGU to do a BS degree in computer science. I'm wondering if airlines will take a WGU degree seriously and what kind of weight it holds. Does it matter all that much?

Not a scintilla of truth in what you've posted. Almost all universities grand degrees online today; the degree has the same value and merit whether earned online or in person. No extra credit is given for sitting through class.

WGU is not a fly-by-night offering, and is accreddited. It was formed by governors of nineteen states. It's been around for over twenty five years, with over two hundred thousand graduates.

WGU does not maintain physical campuses, but offers four colleges, and over sixty degrees. Numerous governors sit on the board of trustees. One of WGU's legitimate claim was the first university to be reviewed by, and receive accreditation from four different regional accreditors.

The thread is old, but has been revived, and thus open to comment. Subsequent defending of falsehoods about WGU does not make it any more true.

While I have no idea how regionals view WGU, keep in mind the Comp Sci degree @ WGU is basically a cop-out comp sci program. Yes I understand, it's regionally accredited, ABET certified, etc. BUT when you actually dive in to the program, it's more of a bootcamp-ish program vs an academic one.

Comp Sci at most schools consists of Calc I-III, Linear Algebgra, Physics based Calc I-II. WGU is Calc I (which can be done at Sophia open book, using a calculator...lol) and Discreet Math I-II (DM I can be transferred in).

You can do over half of the WGU program on Sophia and Study.com for considerable savings, and still have a WGU degree at the end of it.

What will you learn at WGU? You'll learn how to code vs most academically focused programs, which can be a benefit. As a box checking degree, it would work ok and I'd assume would be absolutely fine for any airline. If you hustle you can go from 0 credits to WGU grad in 12 months, maybe 18 if you chill a bit. Total cost $5k-$15k depending on how much you pre-game and hustle.

Check out this video (and his older vids) for some good info:
WGU Computer Science Degree - 2 MONTH SPEED RUN | Most Efficient Online CS Degree (youtube.com)

As an FYI, I currently attend WGU under their Comp Sci program. I'm a CA at a legacy and have a 4-year degree already, but I'm mostly doing it for fun. I wanted to learn comp sci basics in general, figured why not get a "degree" out of it.

That's a load of garbage if I've ever heard one! I know plenty of guys who went to the Big 3 (Yes, including Delta) with degrees from WGU, Liberty, etc.

Considering quite a few airline execs and managers have MBA's from WGU, it is probably ok in their opinion. I have seen it on many linkedin profiles of recruiters and managers of airlines.