Online college is often the best option for adult learners seeking to complete their college degrees. In addition to the scheduling flexibility offered by online schools, students are generally able to earn their degrees faster when studying online.

Many adults already have college credits at more than one school. Several online degree programs will allow these credits to be counted towards a diploma - shaving months or even years off the time required to graduate.

My latest About.com article explains how adult learners can finish their degrees by enrolling in online programs. Here's a blurb:

"You may decide to keep your original major, or you may choose to study something completely different. Keep in mind that if you have a lot of subject-specific transfer credits, choosing a new major may substantially increase the time it takes to earn a degree. Some fast-track college completion programs offer only a limited selection of majors. Generally these majors are in subjects such as "general studies." A degree in such a generic major may not help you when applying to industries that require training in a specific field. However, most jobs that only require a "bachelors degree," should accept generic majors with no problem."

Check out the full article for more advice on degree completion programs.