Is college worth the time/money?

Question

I'm currently of thinking of going back to school, but I'm concerned about the cost. I can't decide whether or not to try to move up the ladder at my current job.

It just seems to me that being in debt with the loans would be the same as making less where I'm already at. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

You could go to a community college. It's cheaper and you can get a specific work-related degree in two years, depending on what the degree is.

Answer 2

College is an investment for your future. Having higher education opens up more opportunities for better paying jobs.

But yeah, I understand your fears about getting into debt because college does cost a ton of money. However, you don't have to rely on student loans to get you through college.

If you're persistent and patient enough, you may get grants and scholarships to get you through college. There are lots of types of scholarships so you really need to research on them and assess which ones you can qualify for and apply to as many as you can.

You can check these sites out:

http://instantgrantsearch.com

http://instantscholarshipsearch.com

http://www.scholarships.com/

Answer 3

I suggest doing community college.  Doing two years there gets you an associates degree at a lower cost than the first two years at a 4-year institution.  Then, if you are still wanting to go further with your education, you can transfer that work to a 4-year institution and work your way to a bachelors degree.  It took me 5 years and $40,000 to get a bachelors degree from a 4-year institution.  I would have saved a lot more money if I had done the first two years at a community college.  Any way you look at it, a bachelors can take you a long way.  GO FOR IT!!!

Answer 4

That's a REALLY tough call.  I know. . .I have 4 degrees and I'm in a bit of debt from my doctoral program.  However, a doctorate is necessary for the field of work I'm in, so it was worth it in my case.  You're really smart to weigh the pros and cons, but you have to do what's right for you personally.  Do you love school and learning?  Maybe it would be worth it for you personally.  Apply for as many scholarships as you can and try to get work study or other assistance that wouldn't have to be repaid.

Answer 5

pick your major wisely.  when you get out and get an entry level job with your degree, you might be making the same amount as now, but you may actually have room to move up.  depending on your major and the demand, it might only take you 1 year to start moving up as apposed to several years at a blue collar job.  

there are a lot of variables to this.  another benefit, is some degrees can be applied to other fields, just because its a degree.  this gives you a leg up vs a person with out a degree.