What is your highest level of education

[MrsPete]

I answered other because I have two bachelors' degrees.

These results aren't shaping up to match the national statistics. 20-25% of all Americans have a four-year degree.

Yes, I do work in the field for which I went to school. So does my husband.

 

[golfgal]

I answered other because I have two bachelors' degrees.

These results aren't shaping up to match the national statistics. 20-25% of all Americans have a four-year degree.

Yes, I do work in the field for which I went to school. So does my husband.

If you pick "All Americans" that statistic is probably close since 1/2 of the Americans are too young for a BA/BS . I think if you look at the age group here you will find that far more then that have a college degree, especially considering the number of baby boomers in the country right now and the older end of that generation did not go to college at the rate the say 60 and under crowd did/does.

I know in our county, 60% of adults over 24 have a college degree according to the county website.

 

[luvsJack]

I have an Associate's Degree in Accounting Tech and one in Business Tech. I am now working on a Bachelor's in Elementary Ed. Would love to teach computer concepts in middle school, but we will see.

Was told that I could convert most of the credits I have gotten over the years in early childhood development together with the general ed classes I have taken to complete another AAS in Early Childhood, don't really find a reason to.

Use my AAS degrees everyday now and am sure hoping and praying to use the Bachelor's when I get it.

 

[Magicbus]

Ninth grade plus 3 years of tech HS. Is it a wonder I work at WDW?

 

[bettymae1121]

Both DH and I have high school diplomas. We did both take courses at colleges for training purposes but those courses don't count as degrees. I got my travel agent certificate at a local community college (14 week course) and DH took a 3 month course at Texas A&M related to his chosen field, printing.

For "only" having HS diplomas we do very well for ourselves. Our combined income is in the six figures and our jobs are surprising stable, given our fields. I've got friends with bachelors degrees that are doing far worse.

All that said, I do want to get a 4 year degree. I just don't know what I want to do, so I haven't gone back to school yet.

 

[cc1013]

I have a BS in Finance and an MBA.

While I utilize my degrees daily, I honestly don't know if I learned that much during my MBA studies. I went to a top program and my employer paid for it (that was incredibly lucky) but I truly believe my prior work experience is much more valuable than the MBA.

The main I did learn is how to prioritize. Working full time and completing the MBA in 2.5 years made for an intense schedule. In my office, the MBA is more of a stamp or approval or entry into a 'club.' I'm happy to have it, but can't say I feel much smarter because of it.

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

Currently, I'm on my way to BS Microbiology/BA French, minor in Chemistry. I want to continue on to med school and get my MD.

So I picked other. Hopefully, I use it: it'll be pretty stupid not to.

 

[Robinrs]

...it duz wunders fur youwer speling too......

U so seely!!!

 

[deegack]

I have a BA in Environmental Studies, a JD and I am 2 courses away from a MSED in Higher Education Administration, however I will probably never finish that last degree because I took a leave 3 years ago and at this point I will have to retake a bunch of classes (not gonna happen).

I think all my degrees were worth it. I would not have advanced as far as I did without them, however as a sahm I don't use them on a daily basis.

 

[Minnesota!]

15 years after graduating a top high school...I will be graduating in May with my Associates in Liberal Sciences with emphasis in Marketing (helps me in my current position!) and Sociology. My intent is to transfer to a 4 year next fall and get my degree in Human Services and eventually Counseling. I would love to work in either Adoption Counseling (and placement) or with people who have mental disorders such as hoarding. The thought process behind those types of mental issues fascinates me!!!

But I am SO excited to finally have a degree of some sort under my belt!

My DH will graduate in 2012 with his Para-educators Degree. His initial intent was to go on and get his teaching degree, but he was just informed (last week) by his company that they intend to train him and promote him to plant manager and he will be making double what he does now - which is fantastic money. And I don't know where his heart is at - with his company that he is "eh" on...but he will make a lot of money, or if it's with the degree/career he has always wanted, but the pay is awful! I told him to finish up this year at school and then take next summer off to really think about it.

As both of us only have high school diplomas right now...we have done extremely well for ourselves. Our friends with degrees make a lot less than us. It's sad, really. But, you only go around once in this life...and I think you need to make sure that what you are doing makes you happy.

 

[cats7494]

Possibly a silly question, but why did you ask?

And I did answer the poll.

OP here


I asked because I am always just curious. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also start my MBA program in January.
I definitely use my Bachelor's and will use the MBA in my position as a Civil Rights Investigator.

 

[tomthebarncat]

Ivy league education with an MBA, I use my degree's everyday. More importantly I paided for and earned my 150,00 dollars worth of education! It is mine and no one can take it away from me. It is in my will to be cremated with my three diplomas in one hand and my student loan payoff notice in the other!

 

[AshleyW]

Working on an associates degree in nursing right now, and probably won't use it. It's just a fall back. I'm in the job I want for my career (911 dispatcher), and it doesn't require a degree.

 

[Golf4food]

Bachelor's degree, with 7 professional designations afterwards through my career.

 

[TiggerCat]

Interesting poll results. Almost 67% of respondents have indicated that they have post-secondary degrees yet the national average is only 27%. I guess that just means that the Disboarders are well educated.

TC.

 

[bookgirl]

Undergrad was in Education emphasis on Special Ed. Taught 9 years

Masters, in Library and Information Studies I'm a reference librarian/young adult programer for a public library.

So yes I use my masters (I had to have it before they would even look at me for a half time assistant position in this system) and yes it was worth it.

I like my job and I get paid pretty well to do it.

Plus no 'cost is the bottom line administration' or whiney 'my child is the most special' parents. I didn't like anything about being a teacher except my actual kids LOL.

 

[BEloveDisney]

BA in Psychology with a minor in sociology. I used my degree in my previous job to some degree (I was a drug and alcohol counselor). I have since changed jobs and don't use it at all.

My poor brother has a bachelors and a masters and doesn't use either one. He's in debt up to his eyeballs.

 

[heatherwillmom]

My last degree was my Masters & yes I use that one every day. I started out with an Associate Degree in Nursing as a RN. I went on to get my Bachelors in Nursing as well. The BS degree did nothing for me except get me into graduate school. I got my certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner after completing my Masters. I am very glad that I did. I now function as a primary Care Provider.

 

[PaulaSB12]

I have not got a degree, I do have a decent job as a technical operator in a breakfast cereal factory which I am happy with. I have never felt the lack of degree has stopped me in my life. If I could find a degree course in egyptology which could fit in with my life I might be interested. The Open University has a history degree but you have to study poety first in the foundation course.

 

[Judy from Boise]

Interesting poll results. Almost 67% of respondents have indicated that they have post-secondary degrees yet the national average is only 27%. I guess that just means that the Disboarders are well educated.

TC.

Yes, I do think it is chicken and egg....people who plan Disney trips tend to have disposable income....people with disposable income tend to be formally educated