What is your education level?

Invisible Evil · Post by **Invisible Evil** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:30 pm

If you don't mind me asking of course.

I am thinking of going back to school to get my Bachelors degree.

I have an Associates Degree in Business Management, but the company I am about to go to work for requires that I have a BA in a related field to advance myself.

The Good news is the Tuition reimbursement that they offer is outstanding.

My wife has a BA (marketing) so she is really behind me doing this..
Which brings me to my other question.. Have any of you earned your degree online?
I just simply cannot go to a class due to working 40+ hours a week.

Our university here (University of Louisiana Monroe) has a pretty good online course which allows you to get Bachelors in 4 years, but they also will allow you some course credit based on your work history if it directly relates to your major.

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:01 pm

I was a junior in college when I dropped out due to BS real life issues. I'd like to get a degree, but I really see no need for it at this point in my career.. Otherwise I'd probably push it and go for an online degree of some sort.

eGo

Err · Post by **Err** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:40 pm

I have a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Ohio University.

renovation · Post by **renovation** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:51 pm

i have 1 1/2 years of collage. but due to english i stop . gee who guess

darcy · Post by **darcy** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:19 pm

renovation wrote:i have 1 1/2 years of collage. but due to english i stop . gee who guess

u are 2 funny, reno

AAS

Executioner · Post by **Executioner** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:56 pm

2 years - AS degree in computer science and math.

DaMaN · Post by **DaMaN** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:52 pm

have 1 1/2 years of college as well, work and a baby prevented me from finishing but I made the best of what I could and pushed on. If you can afford the time the degree helps but is not mandatory unless you are going into a specific field that requires it (i.e. Dr. , lawyer, etc)

ZYFER · Post by **ZYFER** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:11 pm

2 Years computer science. 2 years technical school. Biggest waste of 4 years of my life... Imagine spending 4 years being taught things you already know...

From what I can tell, degrees and certifications mean nothing intellectually. In the end, it is a matter of going through the process, what one retains and what actual skill they have isn't determined in the said process.

In the end, if you got a job with an employer who recognizes skills over paper, then you are pretty much set in that regard. Or if you take a page from FP's book and become self-employed.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:39 pm

Made it barely through 1 year of college (electronical engineering) and dropped out because I was making quite a bit of money working as a stagehand and sound engineer part time and decided to work full time. I had little patience with college - seemed like a waste of money compared to getting hands-on experience at the time.

That said, my generation was probably the last that could get away with that and my advise to anyone today is to get your college diploma. You can't get your foot into most doors without it.

I do regret not finishing my own college education. To make up for it I am extremely well read. I can hold my own talking to a group of college grads in a bar or a meeting and no one would suspect I'm not a college grad.

beef · Post by **beef** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:40 pm

Im getting ready to finish up my fourth year of college, and I can sure tell you I'd be happy to be done as soon as possible.

I've found from the others that I know that anymore it doesn't even matter what your degree is in, it's that you just need to finish one. I worked with a guy that had to have a four year degree to be a truck drive for kraft foods. Last time I checked, all you needed to drive a big truck was a CDL. But now most companies require you to have a college degree, no matter what you're going in to.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:42 pm

The reason for that is that just finishing a college education shows you have a certain amount of dedication and responsibility. Any employer would prefer a college grad - even one with just an Arts Major - over someone who is just a high school grad.

ZYFER · Post by **ZYFER** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:48 pm

My dad always used to say, "Going through the motions isn't enough, you have to do the job right."

Executioner · Post by **Executioner** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:59 pm

FlyingPenguin wrote:That said, my generation was probably the last that could get away with that and my advise to anyone today is to get your college diploma. You can't get your foot into most doors without it.

Ditto! My boss requires a diploma for a supervisor and above, but I was lucky for being in a niche job of Metrology. I mange 2 different sites with a total of 22 people in the department and a 2 million annual budget that I also manage. I've thought about going back to get my 4 year, but at 53 yrs old, I really don't see the point since I'll be retiring in 10-13 years.

I know when I hire in my department, people with a military background or education with 2/4 years will always have a priority higher than those with only a High School diploma.

b-man1 · Post by **b-man1** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:49 pm

BS in Medical Technology for me.

i would say maybe 20% of the people i work with have a degree related to their current work. it's just as said above...proving you can follow through and achieve the degree. the specific degree itself is less important.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:33 pm

EXEC: I have thought about going back and finishing out my college education as well (I'm 48). It's not like I NEED it but I have always felt I missed out on something.

Be aware that you do get credits for life experience that can be applied towards your degree. I started looking into that a few years ago.