Going back to school?

Not a finance major fyi, but you’re 22, advance your education to make your resume more attractive.

Business Administration is a throwaway major. I would not recommend it-- no one would hire you for that and is simply a major that says "I completed college" which has value but is limited. Finance will at least teach you some useable skills. I majored in economics which also sounded nice but is really just a throwaway major. I landed in tech sales and make great money, might pivot to a non sales role in the next few years.

MBA will be a controversial topic but in my experience they are quite useless unless you attend a top 20 school. It's far more valuable for creating a network and opening doors through the school's recruiting efforts than the actual education. If you're considering an MBA at anything other than a top 20 program you'd be hard pressed to find real value. I can't tell you how many MBAs from Random State University who have worked in the exact same jobs as me with just a bachelor's.

I strongly urge you to go finish school with a degree like finance because it sounds like you've already seen that some jobs arbitrarily require a degree and that could limit you down the road. The only time it becomes ROI negative is when people have no path to employment and take their time and waste money.

If you're doing online, can you keep working while going to school? If so, super clear choice.

I wouldn't go back for a business degree.

Accounting is valuable, but the rest...

I personally think an MBA is pointless too, you learn more in the field but I either need to get an MBA or MHA in the next few years. I just need to check a box though, I am not going to "learn" just going to fit a regulatory checkbox of requiring a masters or higher for what I plan on doing.

I bailed on my first degree and went back and earned a second degree. Do it. My first degree was a BA from state. Definitely go into finance if you like it. I parlayed both degrees into what I do now. Think of it as a foundation and the more knowledge and experience you gain, the stronger and bigger the foundation (and opportunities). Good luck.

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currently have a 2 yr degree from community college, but am considering going back to get a Bachelor's degree.

At this point, it seems any position higher than mine is going to require at least a bachelor's degree.

So here is my question:

Is it worth it to go back to school in my situation?

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It sounds like you answered your own question. Now the question is best path forward. If you have any inclination to continuing at the bank and are friends with someone in a desirable position there, get their opinion.

Go to trade school. Work with your hands. Apprentice under someone to learn the ropes. If you want to go out on your own, do so in 5-7 years. Profit.

I'm not going to discourage you from returning to school, as the only potentially better path to pursue would be to become your own boss.

If you enjoy working with/for others in an office environment, then maybe something in finance is for you.

My have a step son-in-law, and a step daughter-in-law, both with accounting degrees. Both are about 30. After working a couple office jobs, both are now pursuing their own businesses.

He worked for a pool cleaning business for about 8 months, and has now started his own.

You seem like a smart guy, and will no doubt be fine whichever path you choose now. The good news is that all paths should be available later too, although tougher with a family to feed. Now seems like a good time to make a move if you're not satisfied.

Long-term potential earnings; you should get your bachelors and an MBA.

Short-term potential earnings; the bachelor's and MBA will do little or nothing.

Have a finance degree, mba, accounting degree, and a cpa certificate somewhere. Regret I ever bought into this bullshite. If I had to do it over I would be a welder.

To update the OP:

I have registered for classes starting in the spring. Pursuing BBA, expecting to graduate in the Fall of 2025.

Looking forward to it, now to get out of this hellhole of a job.