hi, i just graduated and ive been told i wanna go to college. i suppose i should, i do want a career and all; i just dont know which!!!! im looking for good career sugestions where there is money to be made and is a safe job that wont become obsolete in 8yrs or so. mabe something w/ a 4yr degree. ive heard that gradstudents are just wasting their time and money when they should be out working and making some cash, i figure that in the end all that extra schooling pays off, right? but then again what the hell do i know?
2007-08-04 15:24:43 · 7 answers · asked by dv8crazy 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A lot of people will give you a lot of different information. There are facts available for you to evaluate though and you should at least consider them.
What I'm going to write below is fact, not opinion. It's real numbers from real people in this real country. Some of your friends and advisers will tell you all sorts of things based upon their own opinion (like "there's this guy with a master's degree and he works at McDonalds" - which is true, he's called a vice president.) - graduate degrees aren't worth any more than a bachelor's degree. "You don't need that book learnin', it's experience that counts..." what-have-you. Those are opinions though and not always based in fact.
Look at the facts from the US Census Bureau about what real people really make and then make your decision. This is based on the 2004 (latest compete analysis) US Census. People can "think" whatever they want - look at this and make up your own mind.
Average annual personal income sorted by education level.
no High School diploma - $26,277
High School diploma - $35,724
some college - no degree - $41,895
Associates degree - $44,404
Bachelor's degree - $57,220
Master's degree - $71,530
Professional degree - $100,000 (MD, JD, DVM, etc.)
Doctorate - $82,401
These are average incomes of adults with these education levels and not entry level/starting pay.
Look at the numbers. See what you think. I'm not going to share my "opinion", I'll let you develop your own opinion based upon these facts.
On your other question, something that won't be obsolete in 8 years. A solid liberal arts education never becomes outdated.
Good luck.
2007-08-04 15:58:23 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can go to college, you should. BUt you are right, there are a lot of degrees out there that aren't worth much. A lot depends on what college you go to. Accounting and Engineering are high paying jobs, but you need to be pretty smart and work hard to get into the programs and suceed. A lot of people get degrees in Education because they want to be teachers. Well, the pay for teachers is pretty bad in some parts of the country and the places it's good the jobs are hard to get. Secondary Education is a little more marketable; you may get a degree in a subject area (say Biology) and then take extra classes to learn to be a teacher. But it's not for everyone.
If you haven't thought it through by now, don't do anything too rash. School starts Aug/Sept, have you applied anywhere? A good bet for someone in your shoes is to go to community college and take serious, core classes that you'd have to take no matter where you end up college-wise and no matter what you study (English, college level math, etc.) There will be academic advisors at any community college who can help you with a path to follow. But do enroll; it is so hard to start up college if you take time off when you're 18 and lose the whole school-momentum.
2007-08-04 15:36:39 · answer #2 · answered by momma bear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are any good at math, getting an undergraduate degree in accounting would be a good idea--they always make a lot of money. You just have to be able to pass the CPA exam when you are done.
Another good option is getting an undergraduate degree in nursing. We are always in need of nurses in America, so you will never be out of a job if you take that route.
At this point, you will only be able to start community college, probably in the spring (college applications were due a long time ago if you wanted to start this fall).
As far as grad school goes, people are not necessarily wasting their money and time. In some fields, like psychology, you are not likely to get a good job unless you have a graduate degree (since psychology majors are a dime a dozen). Really, it depends on the graduate degree.
2007-08-04 15:50:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very important to continue education. Go to the college of your choice and ask to speak with an advisor. If you still do not know a major take some basics and be an "undecided" if you have to at first. Look for jobs that will always be around i.e. criminal justice, business, law, medical...make wise choices...careers like musical therapy...not a high demand so just be smart.. in the end it does pay off... yes some people work their way up to where they are with no school but it takes a lot more work and time to do that...besides doesnt happen to EVERYONE...go talk to the advisor first...maybe talk to 2 different ones..and if you still have ?'s go talk to someone in that line of work..see how they like the job...etc..
Good Luck!!
2007-08-04 15:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by Eli4law 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I strongly suggest that you make an appointment to meet with a career counselor at the college of your choice. S/He has lots of resources to help you make the best career decision for you. Today, some jobs require an A.A. degree, others a B.A. or B.S. If you set a goal, then it helps you stay motivated to accomplish it.
Careers in the medical professions are here to stay, as are lawyers, service industry, airlines, and computers. A career counselor has psychometric tests to determine your interests and abilities, and compare that with a variety of occupations. S/He will guide you to make the best choice for YOU. These services are free!
Best wishes.
2007-08-04 15:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should go to college and earn a degree because later on in the year it will be worth it. and you should go for a career that you enjoy doing most. like if you like to cook, then go to culinary school, if your into computers, then target for a computer degree. theres so many choices and you dont have to make up your mind this year on wat career you want, because many college students still dont know what they want to do in life, and you can always change your major during college. but you should go to college and earn a degree and with that degree you can earn more cash than people who dont go to college.
2007-08-04 15:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by SYDNEY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have any of her contact info, start with that. You don't want to seem too aggressive by asking her out when you don't even have her number; it might be a turn off for her. But she does seem to like you so just take small steps. Your class is around lunch time. Invite her out one day.
2016-05-18 02:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋