Is there a good school to pursue a BS in Math (Online) degree?

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Indiana University (IU) offers an online Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree that is equivalent to its traditional classroom degree, providing flexibility for students with tight work schedules. The degree awarded through IU Online is the same as that received by on-campus students, ensuring that employers will not differentiate between the two formats. However, it is crucial for prospective students to verify the specific campus assignment, as degrees from different campuses may carry different reputations. Overall, IU Online presents a viable option for California residents seeking an accredited online mathematics degree.

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Currently, I am still in community college but I am not confident of getting admitted/accepted to Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) next year, although I've applied this fall as a transfer applicant. I want to know if there's a good school to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Online) degree with very flexible schedule options, because I am a bit tight with my current work schedule. I am a California resident and I looked up for such schools in California but without any look. A lot of people suggested/recommended me to enroll at Indiana University to obtain such online degree but the issue is that I don't know if employers would hire graduates with such degrees. Are they the same as traditional, regular degrees earned from schools such as Cal State Universities?
 
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The first question to ask is if employers will even know it's an online degree. Some places I believe you get a degree with the same name, from the same school l, as if you were on campus. I'm not sure if the transcripts say anything to indicate if it was online. If it all looks the same, then you should feel a bit more confident that you're getting something the school is happy to stamp as the same as an on campus experience.

https://www.iu.edu/life-at-iu/online.html

With IU Online, you get the same IU degree as in a traditional classroom setting, but you have the convenience and flexibility of online classes that fit your schedule. Once you apply to IU Online as an undergraduate, you’ll be assigned to an IU campus that offers your degree program, so you can access that campus’s student resources

For Indiana university, it seems like this is the case, though it's probably worth verifying by asking a person there. There are still some pitfalls to watch out for. For example, if you're going to Indiana university it might matter a lot if you get assigned to the Bloomington campus. I'm not familiar with IU specifically, but I know if you got a degree from University of Michigan, Dearborn, then it would not be the same as a degree from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I think those are technically separate schools, so IU might work differently (in particular, does the assignment of campus change what your degree says?)

I'm not really an expert on this, so hopefully other people with better thoughts can chime in also.
 
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Thank you for the help!
 
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