I know this questions has been asked, but I trying to justify going in debt another 15,000 dollars for a bachelors. I already have an associates and need more facts about the long road ahead. Keeping in mind that I am getting ready to buy a house.
2007-02-12 15:17:13 · 8 answers · asked by hachethauz 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
That's a "sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't" answer. For me, college was a waste of time. It was fun, and educational.....but it did nothing to help me get a job. In my opinion........."and you're asking our opinions".........it really depends on what degree you pursue, and how much education you want to get. Just a bachelors degree isn't going to produce a bunch of job opportunities unless it's in nursing, business, or teaching........my opinion still. Most other job fields will still hire you barely above "if at all" those without degrees. Where you really see the $$ is masters degree and above. It all depends on what type of lifestyle you want to live. Do you want $20-50k forever with a bachelors........or $50k plus with a masters and above. 2 factors. 1. How much do you want to earn. 2. What degree and what level of degree will get you there. Generally to make the big bucks.......you have to invest in an education. Those degrees that I mentioned above are the prevalent bachelors degree that will get you a job with those degrees. Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Science...etcl.......don't have alot of "bachelor degree required" jobs that pay well. Business and teaching doesn't even pay that well. You really need to decide if you want to further your education before you make big life changes such as buying a house, children, marriage, etc. Some people can still go to school while these things are going on, but the demand to make money to pay for these things doesn't go away......and often results in people quitting school to work full time to meet these demands. Here's what my buddy did. He had a job offer for X amount of money....good job. With a bachelors....he would start a couple of thousand more a year. If he takes the job without a bachelors and works it 4 years "the average graduation time"...he would make more than what starting out with a bachelors paid. He would have more experience, and we wouldn't have the student loans to repay. He saved around 25k and went to work immediately and now makes around $185k/year. Consider those things and good luck to you.
2007-02-12 15:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by dylancv62 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mentioned that you already have an associates degree. Are you able to secure decent employment in your field of choice with that degree? If so, then I'd just stick with what you've got. If you find that you can't get a decent job with that degree, and employers are asking for a bachelor's, then I'd consider going back to school. The debt factor isn't that big of a deal if you will be able to get a well paying job after you finish your degree.
2007-02-12 15:25:11 · answer #2 · answered by jlp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
almost always it is worth it. However, there are a few skilled people that do better by skipping college. If you have a few bucks saved or can borrow some money and you have an idea of a business, then go for it. If you are a skilled singer, actor, etc then maybe you will be better off doing that than college. Every person has to weight their options. If you think you can make a pretty good living skipping college, then go for it. However, for over 95% of americans i'd say it is best to go for college. only in rare situation should someone skip it. they would have to be very focused and determined in their alternative choice.
2007-02-12 20:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will desire to stay with to Spelman and each thing else that this is truly useful to circulate to. additionally persist with to ASU and Univ of AZ cuz they may be your lower back ups (protection colleges) for my section, i'd purely circulate to ASU and then use those 1000's i've got saved for an exceedingly stable scientific college. when I graduate, I purely would desire to concentration on paying off my scientific college debt and then i'd be debt loose. Technically, scientific colleges care extra approximately GPA, MCAT rankings and different educational components than the place you went to college. Yeah, for a doctor, debt isn't an argument, yet your credit rankings would be truly undesirable for a stable whilst simply by fact of it. The extra debt you're to blame for, the longer it takes on your credit status and different stuff to start going up.
2016-09-29 01:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're really looking to better yourself, going into debt for school is definitely worth it. After all, you are going to need a good job to pay off that house, right?
2007-02-12 15:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by Kari Grace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It absolutely is worth it. You are not really going into debt - you are investing in yourself.
Postpone buying the house if necessary.
Here are the average earnings in the United States:
High School graduate - $36,700
Some college - $43,275
Bachelor's degree - $65,422
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2007-02-12 15:23:19 · answer #6 · answered by Serendipity 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You don't have to go in debt that's y there are scholarships.It's worth it if you are going into something that you are passionate about.
2007-02-12 15:36:40 · answer #7 · answered by MISS KNIGHT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much debit you are going to be taking on and the career goals that you have.
Good Luck!!!
2007-02-12 15:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋