Vocational Training v. College Degrees

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Vocational Training v. College Degrees

Although vocational training can be completed in less time than it takes to finish a college degree, in some fields the earnings of vocational training grads rival those of degree holders.

In a press release for the U.S. Census Bureau, Robert Bernstein states, “Workers who held vocational certificates in engineering averaged about $3,880 a month, which is nearly the same as those with bachelor’s degrees in natural science.”

As for time commitments, "On average, students took more than a year to complete vocational programs, more than four years to complete associate’s degrees and more than five years to complete bachelor’s degrees." Source: More Education Pays Off, As Do Certain Fields of Training.

The bottom line: if you're thinking of returning to school and don't have a lot of time or money, vocational training is worth considering...More