I'm a web designer/developer. I've been self taught my whole life, but now that I'm getting higher up in my career and more people interested in me as upper level management experience. I dropped out of college and taught myself everything I know. Now, though, I'm wondering if I need to go back to school for a degree to progress any higher.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 24, 2013 -
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I might want to do some freelance illustration, but is it possible to do so without any type of degree?
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posted by grifninetoo
on Nov 29, 2012 -
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Is it worth it to get an undergrad degree in accounting or finance for the post-graduation salary prospects, even though I might not be interested in the major? (Excessive detail inside!)
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posted by bumpjump
on Jun 26, 2012 -
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I want to go back to college but I feel like I'm starting all over again and don't even know if I can get back in! I'm posting this anonymously because my lack of college degree deeply embarrasses me. More details about my situation inside...
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 7, 2011 -
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I dropped out of college with one class to go. How do I go about taking that one class four years later?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2011 -
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I've decided I have more of an interest in computer software than mechanical machines, so I'm contemplating switching to a lesser Bachelor of I.T. from my Bachelor of Engineering degree, even though they would both take the same amount of time to finish.
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posted by jord
on Oct 14, 2010 -
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I work in the field of higher education/college access and retention. I'm sort of interested in getting my Master's in Higher Education Administration. My new job offers 80% tuition reimbursement for grad school classes at a local university. Logically, I know I should take advantage of this opportunity, and start taking classes next semester, but I have some reservations:
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posted by chara
on Oct 3, 2010 -
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I graduated college a while ago with one BA in the sciences, and just short of a second major in the social sciences (like two classes short). Given current job plans, I'd really like to have that social science degree as well. How can I complete it years after graduation?
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posted by ollyolly
on Jan 19, 2010 -
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What can a mid-career person (me) do for a year in a new city (Denver) that will be productive in the 12 months or so spent there? Are there Master's programs that you can either complete in one year, or spend a year on-site and then finish while living elsewhere? Or is something else a better option?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 1, 2009 -
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Is a BS degree a BS degree, or are there "lesser" degrees - I don't even know how to ask this. I'll try, though.
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posted by ctmf
on Oct 28, 2009 -
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After getting laid off recently, I decided to enroll in a BFA program for graphic design, even though I am a grown up with a BA from a liberal arts university. Should I actually earn the degree or just use the classes to build a portfolio?
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posted by AtomicBee
on Oct 23, 2009 -
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I find myself increasingly unhappy about the fact that I'm not a music major... but what can I do with a music degree, really?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 21, 2009 -
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My signifigant other is on permanent disability. I just started college as a full-time student myself. I am going to jr college. Paid for tuition and books via Pell Grant, and using the remainder of loans plus s.o.'s disability payments to cover living expenses-- as you can imagine it's tight but we're making do so far. Significant other wants to get a BS in photography. Is Art institute of Pittsburgh right place?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 2, 2009 -
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If someone has a 2002 college degree in Communications from a pretty good school, yet only achieved a 2.49 instead of the minimum of 2.5 now required to get into a teaching program, is it possible to go back and get another degree (in, say, history because the student had many courses in that subject) from the same or another school, just adding on the extra few courses and thus raising the GPA to an acceptable level?
If not, is there any way to boost a low GPA now aithout spending another 4 years in college???
posted by mmf
on Jun 12, 2009 -
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Is it worth it for a foreign parent to squeeze his budget to manage very expensive undergraduate educations for his children in elite American schools?
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posted by Mo Nickels
on Apr 17, 2009 -
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Are college diplomas public record? Are transcripts the only method of proof of college work completed? Don't some web sites have a listing of names of the graduates of that year?
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posted by ilovehistory
on Jan 28, 2009 -
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This spring I will be finished with my second Master's degree. I've been at my current job for almost three years and while I enjoy it immensely, I am wondering about other opportunities that having two graduate degrees might open up for me. Am hoping to obtain answers especially from individuals who have multiple degrees and have gone into somewhat different career paths.
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posted by msposner
on Nov 11, 2008 -
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Running in circles. Please help me with my anxiety/college/insurance/life in general questions- juicy details inside.
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posted by rachaelfaith
on Nov 7, 2008 -
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Distant Education Recommendations? (esp ones that offer IT BA Programs)
I'm looking for any distance education that has teachers, councilors and staff that CARE. A program new or old that is high tech and streaming video feed of lectures would be nice. If you received some distance education that is worth mentioning and you've enjoyed it or even better you've done 2 different schools online. PLEASE LET ME KNOW! Thanks.
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posted by premo
on Oct 15, 2008 -
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What skills or subjects or topics or experiences -- not just academic but professional, social, and even personal -- do you wish you had learned or acquired in college?
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posted by adamrobinson
on Oct 14, 2008 -
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I am looking for an article or a study, which I only dimly remember, that was a statistical/demographic account of which USA states had in-migration or out-migration of people with college degrees.
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posted by Mr. Justice
on Sep 23, 2008 -
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Is it better to get any degree or to get the degree that I want? I'm about to start my senior year of college but I find myself wanting to switch majors! What to do?
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posted by Theloupgarou
on Aug 17, 2008 -
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What topics are covered in ethnomusicology? What sorts of courses do ethnomusicology majors usually require? What do people with ethnomusicology degrees usually end up doing? (Much more inside)
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posted by Vic Morrow's Personal Vietnam
on Jul 23, 2008 -
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I am switching from full-time college with a part-time job to part-time college with a full-time job to gain more experience. I'm in the Web software development industry. How do I keep motivated and not get discouraged?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 2, 2008 -
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Should I go back to school for a second degree in something I feel very passionately about?
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posted by misled
on Aug 15, 2007 -
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Can I take graduate courses before I'm enrolled in a Ph.D. program? Do any grad students do this?
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posted by ifranzen
on Jul 27, 2006 -
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WORKFILTER: Input needed on what I should do with my future, immediately (next 5 weeks) and distantly (4 years)? (Long)
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posted by mhuckaba
on Jul 21, 2006 -
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Just how possible/feasible is it for a self-educated person to get, say, a computer science degree without actually attending classes or paying full price for tuition?
posted by squidlarkin
on Jan 13, 2006 -
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I can graduate in a year with a BA in literature. That would make it 2.5 years start-to-finish. Should I double major and stick around longer, or can I move onto grad school with just this?
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posted by rfordh
on Mar 8, 2005 -
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I'm attending college soon, after having already been in the job market for over a decade. For quite awhile now, I've wanted to pursue a degree in Philosophy. The question of completing a degree simply for the sake of making my resume look better is actually not a major consideration in my return to education. I can't say that it doesn't factor in at all, however, so my question to the MeFi populace is: How does a major in Philosophy affect possible employment and salary ranges? Is the perception among employers that it is completely useless when applied to most fields or is there a recognition of its value in the job market?
posted by melt away
on Feb 15, 2005 -
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My friend needs help deciding on either a BA or BSBA degree in economics. He would like to work in international trade or something related. What are some pros/cons of each degree (and possible minors for the BA)? He would probably be working for a few years before pursuing a master's degree.
posted by Sangre Azul
on Aug 31, 2004 -
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