Adult Education Is it worth it?

Question

I am 32 , married with 2 kids. I am thinking about continuing my education . In order to get a degree I have to shed about USD 20,000. My husband and I are currently in a very good state financially. We've paid off mortgage, debt free and about 300 k in savings. Not only that I can save about 1000 USD per month (by cutting cost here and there) which goes straight to my stock investment. Should I continue my education or it will be just a waste of money?

Answer 1

The Benefits of Adult Education

Workforce

Adults over age 25 with a GED earn on average $7,400 more per year than those without a high school diploma.

Employers cite improvement in the quality of work, team performance and capacity to learn new skills, such as technology.

Completion of the GED provides the bridge to further education and training opportunities.

Through education, participants in Adult Literacy and Non Formal Education programs gain higher self-esteem.  The  participants in those programs acquire greater confidence in themselves and a greater sense of self-initiative. Empowerment is one of the most significant benefits of Adult Literacy and Non Formal Education programs.  The effect of education on self-esteem and self-confidence is especially significant among women in strongly male-dominated societies.

Answer 2

Education is something that no one will ever be able to take away from you - go for it!

Answer 3

What kind of education? What are you going to do with it? Are you working now? Will this better your employment? Or is the education just for personal satisfaction? If it will help the bottom line, sure do it. If not it sounds like a waste of money.

Answer 4

well, there are a couple of factors in play here as to your decision. Are you going to college in order to make more money with your job, or simply for your own pleasure? I would say that if you are passionate about what you are learning, will enjoy what you are learning, and will earn more at your job by getting a degree, then I'd say to go for it. But it isn't easy, and will definitely take up a lot of your time for the next four (or more) years. Think about it, and if you still want to make the sacrifice, then try it out. It doesn't sound like a problem for you, financially, it sounds like more of a personal decision as to if you feel it's "worth it" for you.

Answer 5

What degree will you pursue and what will you do with it?  Getting a degree for the sake of a degree is NEVER worth it.  Getting a degree because the KNOWLEDGE is something you will USE is usually worth it.

Answer 6

yes... no brainier