My cousin got married early and because of that, she was not able to finish college. She ended up being a waitress in a small cafe and her earnings can barely sustain their daily needs. Because of this, she decided to get an online degree so that she could get a better job. She is doing this for her little son who is starting grade school. In my opinion, this is a great move on her part. She is looking to enroll at Western Governors Online University (WGU) and taking up a grad course of teaching. This is a reputable school that has produced many graduates that acquired great jobs.
I made a joke that she should also get a masters degree online after finishing her degree. She took it seriously and I think that was a good joke to make.