[USER]

What is the degree that you have that helped you save the most? Idk what to go back to school for and my background is pretty versatile

I’m currently uncertain about my next academic step and would love to hear from others about their experiences.

Whether it’s through cost-effective career opportunities, practical skills, or financial wisdom gained, your insights could really help me decide my path.

Share your thoughts!

[Julianna]

Anything Information Technology related will be worth it! Cyber security, coding, programming, networking. The medical field is also amazing.

Accounting and finance is also an in demand industry. Many companies have tuition reimbursement programs.

I would start in an entry level position in an industry that you’re interested in and then start the degree when you qualify for reimbursement.

[Cindy]

Nursing. I have never been laid off and work hours can be flexible. Also there are so many types of nursing you can do. I have worked psych, ICU, OB, ER, and recovery room.

A 2 year associate degree was the best investment I have ever made. You can also be a travel nurse if you are so inclined.

I was able to send 3 kids to state colleges without student loans.

I love my profession and although I am old enough to retire, I’m just not ready. Good luck with whatever you decide. (My husband is a retired nurse also)

[Tricia]

I ended up in engineering by looking at what bachelors degrees paid the most.

School was hard, but it definitely (literally) paid off.

[Valerie]

I have no degree but have worked in medicine for 43 years learning new skills in different dept.

At 60 years old no debt mortgage paid off years ago loading the savings for retirement now.

[Michelle]

Health care – varying amounts of training and wide range of opportunities. X Ray tech, respiratory therapy, nursing. Ranging from acute care to office work.

Lots of it requires an associates degree at least – but tons of healthcare facilities offer scholarships and earn while you learn opportunities.

[Kristel]

What sorts of things do you enjoy doing in your free time? I went through this process several years back and might be able to give a few ideas.

Also, what kind of program are you looking for… fast training, community College, industry certification, bachelor’s, or higher level degree?

[Ashley]

For me, it was computer science, but I graduated in 2012. I wouldn’t necessarily encourage that today because the field is very oversaturated.

I got extremely lucky in my timing.

[Sonja]

My BA in psychology was useless in terms of earning potential. My BSN is how I am able to fund my life and save money.

[Sarita]

The country is really hurting for repair persons. They earn quite a bit of $$, too. If I had to do it again, I’d be a repair person.

Appliances, HVAC something like that.

[Michelle]

When in doubt, pick a trade that looks like it requires the kinds of skills you already are inclined to.

Even if it isn’t perfect, you end up with a useful skill.

[Nola]

wait to go to school until you have a better idea of what you want to do

[Jackie]

Instead of college a degree for services such as plumber, welder, air conditioning technician and etc.

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