Difference in Schools

So "Target Schools" are obviously prefered over most other schools. However is there a difference between on campus and online schools? For example, is there a difference in the employers mind between going to USC on campus and USC online programs? Would it state that you were in the online program on the diploma?

7 Comments
 

If you do an online program just don't mention on your resume that it was online. They might ask though. It might be frowned upon.

 
grat125

So "Target Schools" are obviously prefered over most other schools. However is there a difference between on campus and online schools? For example, is there a difference in the employers mind between going to USC on campus and USC online programs? Would it state that you were in the online program on the diploma?

It depends on the school as to the diploma, but it is highly frowned upon. I consider that to be a material piece of information and would fire someone if they failed to disclose it.

 

If it's not on the diploma is there any way an employer can find out? Not that it's an important 'secret' but if it's not on the resume or diploma and if it is not brought up in the interview, why bother with it?

 
Best Response
jss09

When would this usually get disclosed? I feel as if it would be impossible to tell pre-interview, and during the interview as long as somebody didnt bring it up.

The school should indicate such terms. For instance, if you receive a diploma through a reputable school's online program, the school generally has requirements for what you should disclose and when you should disclose it. It is possible that if the program is credible enough, USC may not require any disclosures.

Check with the school's career services center.

Aside from being looked down upon, generally online degrees do not provide access to the school's OCR, have limited career services assistance and most importantly, possess much easier admissions requirements.

 

Repellendus et et esse alias aspernatur saepe ea in. Molestiae cumque quis esse laudantium officia.

Qui officiis quae qui similique ut et. Ea hic architecto doloribus rem. At sequi facere voluptas incidunt. Vel enim sint sequi tempora voluptas maxime ea sint.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (47) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (74) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”