{"id":6120,"date":"2026-09-02T23:49:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T23:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/?page_id=6120---a80aace1-7ac6-449d-8475-22e6b0ace9f0"},"modified":"2026-09-28T20:35:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T20:35:12","slug":"college-night-classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/college-night-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning After Dark: College Night Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/college-night-classes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Night-degrees_R1_170814.jpg\" alt=\"College Night Classes\" width=\"900\" height=\"5161\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Night-degrees_R1_170814.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Night-degrees_R1_170814-768x4404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Night-degrees_R1_170814-660x3785.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><strong>Share this graphic on your site!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><textarea cols=\"70\" rows=\"3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/college-night-classes\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Night-degrees_R1_170814.jpg\" alt=\"College Night Classes\" width=\"500\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><br \/>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/\">Degree Query<\/a><\/textarea><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Night classes can involve being on campus and in a classroom or being at your computer. Either way, they are a great way to start or further your career. Let\u2019s take a look at who might benefit from night classes the most, as well as what degrees offer the most bang for your buck.  <\/p>\n<h2>They Benefit the Busy<\/h2>\n<p>Night classes, whether online or in person, are a great alternative for graduate students.<\/p>\n<p><b>9.4%<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Percentage of graduate students exclusively taking night classes at a local university (1)<\/p>\n<p><b>20.1%<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Percentage of graduate students exclusively taking online classes (1)<\/p>\n<p>But if this is your first pass at college, or you\u2019re wanting a bachelor\u2019s degree, night classes can still be a viable option\u2014especially if you work a full-time job or have kids to take care of. <\/p>\n<p><b>40%<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Percentage of undergraduate students who work at least 30 hours per week, compared to 76% of graduate students. (2)<\/p>\n<p><b>19%<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Percentage of working students who also have children. (2)<\/p>\n<h2>Going Digital<\/h2>\n<p>You may choose to take online classes at night, so here are some benefits and potential drawbacks. (3)<\/p>\n<p><i>Pros<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Online night classes offer ultimate flexibility. <\/b> Students who work during the day or have a family find night classes extremely convenient.<\/p>\n<p><b>You might be genetically predisposed to being productive at night. <\/b> It turns out a lot of people, so-called \u201cnight owls,\u201d actually function better late at night. <\/p>\n<p><b>They give you a lot of time to prepare before class. <\/b> You have all day to complete homework assignments on your time.<\/p>\n<p><b>These types of classes let you network with different kinds of people. <\/b>Many different types of people take night classes: people of all ages, career goals and backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p><i>Cons<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Your days get even longer. <\/b> If you do work during the day, taking classes at night can be exhausting and make your day extremely long.<\/p>\n<p><b>Class times may cut into your normal bedtime. <\/b> If you\u2019re not a natural night owl, it can be tough to stay up and focus on your schoolwork. <\/p>\n<p><b>For some, online classes makes it hard to focus. <\/b> Sometimes when the TV is four feet away it can be hard to choose studying over Netflix. <\/p>\n<p><b>You may not get the social aspect of college. <\/b> Though you may get to interact with others via chatrooms and e-mails, you will miss out on physical interaction with others.<\/p>\n<h2>Worth It<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re set on distance learning, you should know which programs are worth the time and effort. Here are the best jobs you can get with an online degree. (4, 5)<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Nurse Practitioner <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Job duties: Work in hospitals or private practice seeing patients on varying issues depending on chosen specialty<\/p>\n<p>Median salary: $107,460<\/p>\n<p>Job growth through 2024: 31%<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Computer Systems Analyst<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Job duties: Act as liaison between IT department and clients, working with budgets and technical issues<\/p>\n<p>Median salary: $87,220<\/p>\n<p>Job growth through 2024: 21%<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Market Research Analyst<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Job duties: Study marketing trends and advise businesses of advertising recommendations<\/p>\n<p>Median salary: $62,560<\/p>\n<p>Job growth through 2024: 19%<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Cost Estimator<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Job duties: Gather data on cost and technical requirements for construction projects often led by architects or engineers<\/p>\n<p>Median salary: $61,790<\/p>\n<p>Job growth through 2024: 9%<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Public Relations Specialist<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Job duties: Speak and write to media outlets on behalf of businesses, political campaigns or schools<\/p>\n<p>Median salary: $58,020<\/p>\n<p>Job growth through 2024: 6%<\/p>\n<p><b>6. Speech-Language Pathologist<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Job duties: Help people who suffer from communication complications due to genetic disorders or brain injury<\/p>\n<p>Median salary: $74,680<\/p>\n<p>Job growth through 2024: 21%<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Night-degrees_R1_170814_fb-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"College Night Classes\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Night-degrees_R1_170814_fb-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Night-degrees_R1_170814_fb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Night-degrees_R1_170814_fb-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Night-degrees_R1_170814_fb-660x660.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Night-degrees_R1_170814_fb.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCES<\/p>\n<p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\">https:\/\/nces.ed.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/cew.georgetown.edu\">https:\/\/cew.georgetown.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vistacollege.edu\">http:\/\/www.vistacollege.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\">https:\/\/www.usnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Share this graphic on your site! 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