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“If you’re contemplating a return to school and don’t know what to expect, read on for four things that have changed the college experience – for the better!”
By Chris Kyle
Are you thinking about going back to school and wondering what to study?
In its summer 2010 salary survey, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that average starting salaries for grads with majors like accounting, health science, and business were often $10,000-$15,000 higher than salaries for liberal arts grads with degrees in history, English, psychology, and related fields.
Here’s a rundown of the degrees that we found could perform in today’s marketplace.
Wanting to go back to school? In some cases, you may find trouble in doing so.
With the economy troubled, more and more people have turned to furthering their education, for hopes at a better future. This has caused overcrowding in a lot of 2 – 4 year colleges and universities and they have been turning more people away.
- According to the New York Times, the City University of New York and its six community colleges have started a waiting list for the first time this fall.
- Some 140,000 students had to be turned away from California community colleges in 2009-2010, says the state’s community colleges chancellor’s office in a recent report.
- In Utah, at least three schools may abandon their open-door policies and consider enrollment caps, reports a recent story in Deseret News.
If you find yourself in this situation, don’t give up. Try online schools or private colleges or universities.
If you want more information on going back to school, keep reading.
Considering going back to school? A recent study found that going niche and honing your skills for a specific career could be the keys to expanding your career prospects.
“In its 2010 trend report on the hottest career options for college graduates, the University of California at San Diego Extension used enrollment data, national employment statistics, and interviews with business executives to find the hottest careers for recent college grads.”
Check out the career trends and how their matched with the right degrees.
Questioning going back to school or re-thinking your Bachelor’s Degree? Well, think again.
A Bachelor’s Degree can give you a leg-up in an uncertain economy.
“The U.S. Census Bureau reports that workers with a bachelor’s degree average $2.1 million in lifetime earnings. People with just a high school diploma average much less – $1.2 million.“
If you’re ready to pursue your bachelor’s degree, here are some careers to think about – and how a bachelor’s degree can help.
When it comes to selecting a college, consumers are focused on value: finding programs that will pay off and prepare them for the working world. According to a new survey of nearly 6,000 high school and college students, conducted by market research firm TRU, 88% of college-bound teenagers place career preparation and future success over more nebulous goals like personal growth or pursuing their passions.
The need for higher education is becoming more and more vital to the success of landing a good, financially stable job. The problem is choosing a degree of study that is actually going to mean something once you are finished and on the hunt for a career. Which schools are best for your bank account?
What makes a degree valuable?
-Career opportunities?
-Average entry-level compensation?
-Time to completion?
-Versatility?Our answer is: all of the above.
With graduation season coming up, we’ve compiled our list of Most Valuable Degrees based on these criteria.
And without further ado…the Most Valuable Degree goes to…
Let’s face it, some careers are dated, dying a slow death or are flat out extinct.
Recent lists published by Mainstreet.com and Investopedia.com reveal a few well-known dead or dying careers:
- Telegraph Operator – They were in heavy demand during World War I and World War II … stop. People no longer use Morse code … stop.
- Lamplighter – Back in the dark ages (ahem!), there was steady work for people who lit gas lamps. Then along came electric streetlights, thus dimming lamplighters’ career hopes for good.
- Photo Processor – One-hour photo operations might have already enjoyed their 15 minutes of fame with the growth of digital technology.
- Watch Salesperson – Does anyone still buy a Rolex or Timex from a sales specialist who only sells watches?
- Data Entry Clerk – This one may surprise you. Even though there is much more data floating around, the clerks who copy and enter it are going the way of the slide rule.
If you’re worried that your career might be dying from out under you, consider one of these eight thriving careers that are expected to last a good, long time.
“Recent studies by the U.S. Department of Labor indicate that U.S. metropolitan areas – cities with at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more inhabitants – are experiencing a shift in the top employment sectors.”
If you’re on the hunt for a career with strong hiring opportunity and earning potential, here are six careers on the rise in big cities.
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