It's no secret that education is considered to be the first step to a great career but is education the best or only option for everyone? And if so, what level of schooling will be most beneficial? The answer to that question depends entirely on what your eventual employment goals are and how long you can reasonably attend a collage or university prior to being ready for the workforce.
With the vast education options available today, you can easily obtain your desired level of training online which gives you the ability to continue to earn a living while broadening your future opportunity.
Basic level
GED or high school diploma equivalent- This upgrading can be essential for those looking for entry level positions that require a high school diploma. It can be achieved relatively quickly-within months- and can elevate the marketability of an employee to a level above minimum wage employment.
Mid Level
BA- A bachelor level of education can be completed in less than 2 years and opens a professional level of employment to you.
Trades or Specialty Private Colleges- Depending on program, trades skills can often be completed within a year and ready you to enter the job market as a ticketed or approved skilled worker.
Top Level
MBA- A Masters in Business Administration opens a whole plethora of management level positions to the student after graduation which usually takes 2 years to complete. Earning an online MBA can cut that time in half and still allow for excellent career options.
Doctorate- Requiring anywhere from five to nine years a Doctorate Degree is a professional level degree that can give you the ability to teach in your field of expertise. Just as you can earn an MBA online, a Doctorate Degree can also be attained via distance learning. It is considered the highest level of degree available which justifies the time required to earn it.
Regardless of what level of training you are after, the duration of the education must fit within your time available while providing you with the job opportunities you are looking to pursue. Though there is certainly no such thing as too much education, the effort must be in keeping with what is a reasonable commitment to you.