Is a Public Relations Degree Right for Me?
Public relations careers are a lot like Charles Dickens: wildly popular and replete with memorable characters. And public relations work is interesting, to say the least. When it comes to PR, people tend to have expectations about what it’s like: plenty of variety, a fast-paced environment, access to special events, a few perks and freebies, [...]
College or Degree Program: Which Should You Choose First?
Deciding to go back to college is a big decision. And now that you’ve made the decision and feel good about it, along come a slew of other, equally weighty decisions: Which degree should I get? Should I finish my degree online? How can I position myself for success? How do I pay for college [...]
Is a Business Forensics Degree Right for Me?
Going back to school is an easy decision if you’re looking to change careers. Figuring out what to get your degree in? Well, that requires a little more self-exploration. Here are 5 ways to know if a business forensics degree program may be right for you. You’re a self-proclaimed math geek. If you’re the type [...]
Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Colleges: What You Need to Know
Cats vs. dogs. Pepperoni vs. sausage. Admit it. You have a favorite. A favorite cola, favorite pet, favorite pizza topping. It’s okay. Everyone does. We can’t help it. We live in a comparison nation that loves to take sides. But when it comes to the non-profit vs. for-profit college or university debate, which side are [...]
Is a Business Administration Degree Right For Me?
What’s popular among students and equally in demand by employers? A business administration degree. So say the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and U.S. News & World Report. NCES reported a 27.5% uptick in bachelor’s degrees conferred during the five-year period ending 2004. A recent NACE [...]
Choosing Your College Degree: A Holistic Approach
What do biomedical engineering, event planning and bicycle repair have in common? They’re among the fastest growing occupations, so says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in its report, “Occupational Employment Projections to 2020.” Good to know, since keeping up with what’s hot in the future can help you decide what to major in now. [...]
Who’s Getting Paid the Most Based on Degree?
This piece presents a high-level view of which college degrees correlate to higher (and lower) paying jobs. If you like it, please feel free to comment!
Which College Degree Program is Right For Me? Get Help Here.
When you’re a kid, someone invariably asks, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” From firefighter to president, from teacher to trash truck driver, and from lawyer to rock star, we’re all somehow able to answer the question. At such a young age, we don’t know much of anything about work, life [...]
What Everyone Should Know About College Accreditation
If you’re thinking of getting your degree and you want to do it online, there’s literally never been a better time. Nationally, there’s been explosive growth in the availability and diversity of online degree programs, as evidenced by the 6.1 million people who took online classes in 2010 alone. Like in-the-classroom programs, however, the colleges [...]
