I'm a single mom of two. I'd like to go back to school and get a degree. What degree jobs pay the highest. It would have to pay pretty good to warrent all the student loans. Thanks
2006-10-25 17:06:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Rebecca --
Our local community college has several 2-year programs that almost guarantee that you'll be earning middle-class income once you're done. It is not uncommon for one of our new 2-year grads to make $50,000 a year in their first job if they've graduated with one of the "hot" degrees.
Best of all, the tuition is about 1/3 to 1/4 that of 4-year college, and the entire place is set up for students like you (non-traditional, got special considerations, etc).
Most of those are in the medical field, ie, nursing, radiology, sonography, etc. but I know that there are other community colleges that offer good programs that are NOT medical too.
The good news here is that you get to make good money relatively soon, and therefore life is less likely to derail your plans. And, the credits you earn all apply to a 4-year degree at any college, so you can finish up the 4-year degree "in your spare time" (yea, with kids and new job??!??
Those degrees don't pay as well as a high-demand 4-year degree, but the return on investment (bang for the buck) is definitely on the side of the 2-year programs.
2006-10-26 03:16:29 · answer #1 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The national average for Chemical Engineering is the highest. But that's only the average. If you get a business degree, which has a lower average national salary, you could potentially get a very high paying job. I think the maximum pay for business majors trumps all other salaries of other majors.
2006-10-25 17:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention college or grad school... but for grad school, look at dentistry or medical school. Actually, orthodontists are the highest paying job in the country right now, and 9 of the 10 spots are taken by dentists or doctors.
2006-10-25 17:49:29 · answer #3 · answered by CardsFanMD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any degree can get you a job. it's just a matter of what industry you decide to go into that determines how much you get paid. publishing doesn't pay much, but it's fun and the rewards are good. but finance jobs pay a lot, but they're boring :)
2006-10-25 17:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public Affairs, you can go into almost any field as an executive. Or try one of the engineering degrees.
2006-10-25 17:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by devitocoke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ph D. But that takes like 12 years.
2006-10-25 17:14:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
computer education, bio-technology, tourism, architecture management(all specializations like insurance, banking retailing etc) are having demand and u can do short term diploma courses to get a good opening
2006-10-25 17:30:03 · answer #7 · answered by sabu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that International Business is a gold mine.
2006-10-25 19:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by Skeeterbug M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
business, economics, engineering, chemical-etc., law, politics, medical doctor, etc.
2006-10-25 17:11:01 · answer #9 · answered by Simmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PHD?
2006-10-25 17:14:18 · answer #10 · answered by twelfntwelf3 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋