Hi everyone, new here so sorry if this is the wrong place to post this.

I'm looking to enroll in an online degree program in statistics. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with any particular programs and has any advice, or knows of a good website that ranks the top programs. I've tried doing searches on the topic but haven't come up with anything I consider really reliable. Thanks in advance!

When you say "higher ed" I assume you mean a Master's Degree?

I'm in the age group (my 30's) where many of my peers (neighbors/acquaintances, etc) are going back for Master's degrees, many through online programs. I am no expert, but in my anecdotal experience, most "online" Master's programs are limited to liberal arts or MBAs, and many of those are garbage. They generally cater to people who want the diploma but care minimally about learning. I've known many people who get a "master's degree" without ever having to take a proctored exam or defend a thesis.

However if you have an accredited brick-and-mortar university near you, many schools these days have a wealth of distance learning offerings that ARE viable. It usually requires going in to school for proctored examinations or anything that requires observation or hands-on interaction (like a science lab), but you still receive the majority of instruction online and can minimize commute time. A lot of universities even have satellite campuses with testing centers, etc, to further meet the needs of working and adult students.

I know there are still some good online programs as well out there, but I'd exercise extreme caution before giving any of them my time or money. With the growing number of unaccredited online schools and mail-order diploma websites, I predict that in the future employers will increasingly exercise caution when examining the credentials of job candidates. If you can find a program affiliated with a reputable university, (and I'm not talking Yale or anything - just like, a state university), IMO you'll be better off.