Earning a doctorate degree online is hard work, requiring a huge investment of time and money. Before you enroll in an online doctorate program, make sure the rewards will be worth it.

My About.com article, Earn a Doctorate Degree Online, walks you though the basics. Here's a blurb:

"Keep in mind that earning a doctorate degree online may not automatically improve your salary. Most jobs requiring a doctorate degree offer a decent salary and a certain amount of prestige. However, many academic jobs such as professorships may pay less than jobs in the non-academic sector. When contemplating earning a doctorate degree online, research your future employment options to determine whether a new degree in your field will be worth it."

Check out the article for more information on deciding whether or not an online doctoral program is the right choice for you.