is it better to do a apprenticeship or to go to college?
481678
depends on if Ur gonna make a career out of the apprentice-ship if so go for it i learn how to lay stone and tile floors now i make a living at it  but i do wish i went on to college i might have receive a better paying career
24040
If you want to be some kind of technician or police officer, two year is fine. If you want to learn a lot and have a more interesting job with more money, you have to go to a 4-year college. Get as much education as you can.
6981
Don't let these people mislead you.  On average, having more education results in better life outcomes along many domains of interest, starting with monies earned.  That does not mean that you cannot succeed without a high school diploma or college degree- it does mean, though, that an MD will be much more likely to succeed than someone with a GED. \n\nIf you are asking about the marginal benefit of obtaining say, a master's degree over a bachelor's degree- there are still often benefits, but they do become more limited after a point, so it depends on your life circumstances.
72508
Not sure what the question is? But, get your GED so that you can not only go to college but get better jobs. It is worth the money and the studying. Good LUck.
634028
I did, and don't regret it.  The military offers paid education and 4 years training for the job you receive.  Downside:  you might not get the job you really want.  Needs of the military, if the don't need you where you want to be, too bad.  But odds are high that you'll get the MOS or one closely related to it.  You'll know before you sign the contract.  The military offers the GI bill, which is good money to further your education once you've hit 2 years, or are out at any college you choose.  The on base education center has LOTS of opportunities from apprenticeships in your field of work to free classes at local colleges, all you have to do is take advantage of them.  There are lots of bene's to being in the military.
85399
You can do anything you want.  College degree is proof that you are capable of learning and acquiring new skills.  Beyond that you have to rely on your work experience.
410064
One of my ex-boyfriends went to a community college and got an Associates degree in something or another electrical.  When you're done with that, you have to study to take a test.  Once you pass it, you can get hired on with a company either directly or as an apprentice.
85303
i think when you go to college there's a better chance that you get a higher pay job compared to people who work without college degree or level education....
721862
You actually dont need to go to college, I started out as a tech when I was 16, and never went to school. If you want to become certified, all you have to do is take a test, and the company you work for usually will pay for the test.
1098508
Degree is better than a Cert.
369424
It depends on what you're majoring in.\n\nIf you can afford it you should go to a regular college.
685314
Fair enough. Education will open about 50% more vocations to a person. Many jobs require at least a 4 year degree. Dependant on what vocation you're interested in, the answer varies. For instance, a welder needs experience for top pay and will make more money his second year working than a mechanical engineer with 2 years on the job. At 5 years, the engineer will not only surpass the welder in pay, but will continue to increase his lead for the rest of his life (due to increased experience). They are equally important, the difference is the starting field - which education, not experience will get you.
315069
a college degree or a diploma
1155833
i really think it would be best not to have to  worry about loans or paying them off while you are trying to go through college...if it is just as good a college and you can get your degree is the best thing...there is so many expenses with going to college you will need all the money you can... clothes books, etc, without worrying about loans...
464152
Yes! As you move into your thirties and beyond, having a college degree is going to be more important in your earning power. Research shows that every class you take will improve your earnings, even if you still don't graduate. And continuing education helps keep you healthier and happier. If you have kids, it is so good for their education and motivation to see you studying.\n\nPlus, you don't want to wait until you're in your fifties and have your children complain that since you've been going to college, you only call them when you need money!
317607
It has been proven that people with degrees, in the long term, make a lot more money than other people. In addition, school tuition, say for Mechanican engineering (and just tuition, not living expenses) is maybe $50,000 depending what school you go to. However, starting slaries for Mechanical Eng. is $50,000-- So you get your investment back after a single year, on the second year, its all net gain. Plus, you have more job security with a degree, and in Engineering, you get more freedom because you only are a Licensed engineered if you have experience + a degree. No degree = no license.
402877
College is not just set of courses. You can learn and read course paper at home. College teaches you team work, interacting with people and sometimes also teaches how to do things you absolutely don't like. You are learning a life's lesson at college. You can always choose course that go towards your career later.