Is anyone considering going back to school to pursue a higher-paying career? I'm worried at 38, I'm too old to start over but maybe getting a two-year degree would be worth the investment since it doesn't require as large of a time commitment? I just know that I can't keep living off of $65,000 a year
https://www.fastcompany.com/91185526/5-highest-paying-school-college-majors-associates-degree
You’ll never be younger than you are today. My mother went back for a bachelors & masters in accounting at 42 and worked for the next 25 years, retiring as a Director with ~185 total comp and earned a pension.
There are plenty of affordable 4 year universities that offer class credits for work experience. That could be an option that would provide you with a bachelors degree for about the same price/effort as an associates degree.
In todays job market, a bachelors degree would provide much more of a leg up
U of Maryland Global Campus, Southern New Hampshire, Purdue University, Western Governors, Colorado State Global & DePaul University to name a few.
You should be able to find a lot more with a quick google search
I am 39 and considering it too. Thank you for sharing this article.
Depends on what you want to do.
Assuming you have some of the reqs met, some schools are offering a 2 year program to graduate with a BSN (nursing degree).
After the required time as a BSN, go back again for a master degree and become a nurse practitioner (Nurse Anesthetist typically pay the most but all fields have nurse practitioners).
The field pays very well, it’s in demand, and the pay off between investment v incomes is generally very quick.
Many masters degrees don’t guarantee additional income. Look into switching fields and earning certifications instead.
I was looking into 2 year radiology programs if I’m still unemployed by next year.