What's a well paying, ($50,000+) career choice for someone in their mid 30s to go back to college for?

Question

I would like to go back to college and get a degree in something that pays well and has a future. I'd need a career that is more open to older employees also.

Answer 1

MONEY Magazine and Salary.com reviewed hundreds of mid-career transition jobs and considered their growth, pay, stress-levels and other factors. These careers ranked highest:

1. Software Engineer
2. College professor
3. Financial adviser
4. Human Resources Manager
5. Physician assistant
6. Market research analyst
7. Computer IT analyst
8. Real Estate Appraiser
9. Pharmacist
10. Psychologist

Answer 2

There's a book called "Do What You Like, and the Money Will Follow." It's good advice. Don't select a career on $$ alone... you will be working for a loooooooong time, take the time to find something you will enjoy!

If you don't already have a degree, it will take you at least a year (for most any degree) to complete just the basics.. English, Government, etc. Once you enroll, check to see what type of Career Counseling is offered... take assessments, review career descriptions & course requirements (if you want to be an engineer, but HATE math... hmmmm), job shadow...

If you want to start your career search now, go to facts.org and begin yoru research.. There is also an online (link below) career interest inventory (but don't just take one!! take lots, and look for trends!)

Good luck!

Answer 3

Guides for Specific Careers

These sites are packed with information about planning your career. What kind of training or education is required? What can you earn? What kind of environment will you work in? What's hot? What's not?

http://jobstar.org/hidden/index.php

http://jobstar.org/tools/career/spec-car.php

http://www.leeogle.org/byron/bhs/library/bhscareer.htm

WEB SITES ON CAREER EXPLORATION AND PLANNING

http://www.cumbavac.org/Careers_&_Career%20Planning.htm

"Smart career decisions start here! Find wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, state by state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and the most extensive career resource library online."

Salary

http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_salarycenter.html

http://wwv.salary.com/home/layoutscripts/homl_default.asp

Good luck

Kevin, Liverpool, England.

Answer 4

depends what you're interested in, computers, business management, etc