DL Degree Worth the Most Money

Hello All,

Lets say that someone wants to switch the career they are in. They dont have time to attend a B&M University. In your humble opinion, what field would you suggest would garner the most money for that individual over the long haul. For example, a computer engineer would make much more that an librarian. So in the board's estimation, what is the hot field? Money wise, I might add. Serious money folks. lol

 

well it certainly isn't history....

what do you mean by serious money? 70k or 80k? or more?

 

Yes. I have never ever seen that kinda money. 70-90k. Yep, that sounds about right.

 

pharmacy...my girlfriend (RN) is taking pharmacy in college...the hospital she works in starts pharmacists at 78,000--no experience...fresh from college with appropriate license...

 

I would look at an MS in Project Management and then a PMP Certification. There are many schools that offer a graduate degree in Project Management of even a Certificate in PM.

I would stay away from the tech sector. I know many people with degrees, certifications, and experience that can not find a job. A DL computer degree is a great extra if you are already in the field and have experience.

This is just my opinion.

 

pharmacy...my girlfriend (RN) is taking pharmacy in college...the hospital she works in starts pharmacists at 78,000--no experience...fresh from college with appropriate license...

 

I would have to say pharmacy too. Crieghton Univeristy is the only one that I have heard of to offer a degree in pharmacy online. You will still have to do an internship to sit for the boards. The job opportunities are terrific and various. Starting grads earn in the 80's.

Here's a link: http://pharmacy.creighton.edu/spahp/non_traditional/rx/async_overview.asp

You'll need to get the prerequisites to get in, and it takes four years to get a PharmD. But, you'll have job security for life. I should know because I'm a pharmacist.

Best of luck!

 

There are many high paying jobs that don't even require a college degree. Reader's Digest did an article on it a couple of months ago. For example, no degree is required to be an air-traffic controller and the median salary for the job is $80k.

Cy

 

I agree, keeping in mind that you need a few thousand hours of PM time BEFORE you can even apply for PMP. You have to have an interest in project management though - I've seen techies turned into PMs that were disastrous.

I'm in the tech sector and at a salary level that by many people's estimates I suppose would be huge. I also don't yet have a degree. However, 15 years of VERY hard work and some lucky breaks have provided me with this today. Progressing my education will provide me with some insurance for tomorrow.

I would be leery of becoming an entry-level programmer these days, or anything that can be easily outsourced such as web development or a help desk analyst.

When looking a salaries you can't also just look at a number (i.e. 70-90k) but also the relative cost of living and what the market bears. 70k in Boise, Idaho may be great (don't know), but 70k on Long Island with how much real estate costs here is somewhere between subsistence and just doing OK.

 

Engineering - Electrcial - all in aerospace in my experience is about 80-90, most senior level about 100.

A good salesman makes good money. Pick the field, but work their tails off.

 

Consulting for the government. Regardless of your expertise, try to land a consulting job within the federal or state government. It's a cash cow waiting to be milked!
If you are a good negotiator you can work out a deal that will get you $90.00 per hour.

 

Consulting for the government. Regardless of your expertise, try to land a consulting job within the federal or state government. It's a cash cow waiting to be milked!
If you are a good negotiator you can work out a deal that will get you $90.00 per hour.

 

With the growth in older people, coupled with hearing problems in younger people, a D.Au. might be a good degree to pursue. A D.Au. can be earned fairly quickly in a B&M school but I do not know of a DL option.

 

Oooops; I meant a Au.D.


Also a math degree is handy in numerous professions including business, teaching, and engineering.

 

Central Michigan has one.
http://ddlcampus.cmich.edu/programs/degrees.html?dc=AUD+++++++088&I4.x=19&I4.y=10

 

Air Controller

I've been told that this job has a very high stress level. Be sure to bring your blood pressure medicine and Prozac.

 

It is actually possible to become a millionaire as a lawyer, but for the vast majority, it provides a decent living. I wouldn't do law just for the money, though.

 

Law School Confidential outlines this fact quite well...esp if the JD comes from a private school.

 

There are only a few that make it to the top of most law firms. If you are a partner in a firm, you could possibly make one million per year. On the other hand, if you're a junior lawyer with no connections in business or politics, your salary will be limited.

 

sales

i'm in sales and make a pretty good amount of money. i do not have a degree of any sort. i have about 40 hours towards a manufactoring technology degree. having the large family that i have is requiring more of my time and energy, all this has me reconsidering changing careers to a less demanding job. with travels and more time going into the job it's getting a bit stressful. so with a manufactoring background and sucess in sales i'm at a loss. i have 5 kidos and a nice spread to go with it, so making less than 80+ to start will not work. i make close to six figures now. so what would you think would be a goood option for me? please explain what this Au.D would do for me i have no idea what a person can make doing that?! HELP!