My younger brother completed his entire computer science degree online through a state program, and he now earns more than I do with my traditional four-year diploma. He never stepped foot in a lecture hall, yet his project portfolio landed him a job at a mid-sized tech firm after only two months of job hunting. Still, I wonder if his experience would hold up in fields like nursing or engineering where hands-on practice is non-negotiable. Is the value of online learning more dependent on the subject than we'd like to admit?