Yep, I would say RA is more ideal for many because it is accepted in more situations (biggest is landing teaching jobs-- NA is generally frowned upon there). However, NA is accedited by the US Dept of Education, so many (if not most) private employers, government jobs, and military jobs also consider it accredited. Personally, I have my eye on an NA grad program because it suits my needs, plus my Fortune 500 employer considers it accredited and reimburses tuition for it. I may also go into government work later on, and I know that my field accepts it as well. It is situational: some jobs and state licensures do require a masters that is RA. Best to check into that before diving in.
Last edited by Katterina : 10-24-2006 at 05:12 AM.
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