re: Are Associates degrees useless these days?

Posted by Tres7139

Member since Oct 2011

770 posts

Posted on 1/17/17 at 10:44 pm to ManBearTiger

quote:
can't get "any job you want"

quote:
nursing

yeah, you're an idiot. I'm in my last semester of nursing school and i already had 3 job interviews in baton rouge where the job is mine once i graduate.

likewise, we're moving to houston and i applied for a job there. already had a phone interview with them and i go in person during march.

so yeah, it's pretty fricking easy to get any job that i want as a nurse with a bachelors degree.

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Posted by ManBearTiger

BRLA

Member since Jun 2007

21854 posts

Posted on 1/17/17 at 10:52 pm to Tres7139

So you can get "any job you want" as a low level nurse? And you've had THREE whole interviews?? WOW. Point proven brochacho.

Doesn't sound like you have shite yet. Probably would already be collecting paychecks with a degree in ISDS. Much bigger ones too, and for less labor and better hours.

This post was edited on 1/17/17 at 10:56 pm

Posted by CelticDog

Member since Apr 2015

42867 posts

Posted on 1/17/17 at 10:52 pm to Bodhi Bodhisattva

plenty of associate degrees are worth money.

trade oriented AA degrees. computer science. SIU has one for running a mortuary.

Posted by Tres7139

Member since Oct 2011

770 posts

Posted on 1/17/17 at 11:08 pm to ManBearTiger

I've had 3 because I've only applied to 3... and I'm not even graduated yet. I don't think you understand how nursing works... people generally apply to 1 or 2 positions because they want to specialize in that certain unit.

So starting off at $27/hr working 3 12's a week and paid for 40 is "doesn't have shite"? Hmm. Ok. Whatever you say brochacho.

I'll take my chances with my path. Whoever takes your advice in life, id beg them to steer clear.

Posted by Peregrine Laziosi

Laplace

Member since Nov 2016

627 posts

Posted on 1/17/17 at 11:26 pm to Bodhi Bodhisattva

Medical Coder Associate Degree

Doing just fine with my two year

Posted by windshieldman

Member since Nov 2012

12818 posts

Posted on 1/17/17 at 11:29 pm to Bodhi Bodhisattva

I got a history degree and make 5 figures as a fireman.

Posted by NIH

Member since Aug 2008

112693 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 12:09 am to southernelite

It's pretty funny how insulated the majority of this board is

Posted by LC-LSU-FAN

Lake Charles

Member since Jul 2012

954 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 12:31 am to Bodhi Bodhisattva

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Associates degrees must be completely useless relics at this point.

Umm.. we live in Louisiana brah. Ever heard of a Ptec (process technology) degree

Posted by EA6B

Member since Dec 2012

14754 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 1:33 am to jlc05

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What about biomedical equipment tech, radiology tech and electronics tech degrees?

All good, I have known dozens of Biomed techs the ones with a few years experience make 65-75K, Radiology Techs at most hospitals I have worked with are on the same pay scale as RNs.

Posted by Hawgeye

tFlagship Brothel

Member since Jun 2009

31067 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 6:17 am to Bodhi Bodhisattva

quote:
Associates degrees must be completely useless relics at this point.

Umm...yea, not really

Associates Degrees that tend to pay off for people....

Construction Management
HVAC
High Voltage Linemen
Information Technology
Pipeline Corrosion/Technology
Civil Engineering/Surveying
Graphics & Design
3D Modeling/Animation
Cardiovascular Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Medical Coding
Medical Laboratory Technician
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
X-Ray Technician
Respiratory Therapist

Posted by Rocco Lampone

Raleigh, NC

Member since Nov 2010

3051 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 6:23 am to volod

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Accounting salaries vary greatly depending on whether you earn a CPA license. Most of the high status jobs in accounting require it. It's possible to do well without it, but you have limited opportunities without one.

Entry level in public accounting at a regional or national firm is going to pay low to mid 50s. However, upward trajectory is huge. You could expect to be making or approaching 100k in five years.

Masters typically is not required as long as you have 150 hours to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.

Posted by ElderTiger

Planet Earth

Member since Dec 2010

7007 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 6:28 am to athenslife101

quote:
. The average criminal justice major earns 110k in my hometown .

Doing what ?

Posted by LewDawg

Member since May 2009

75242 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 6:33 am to Bodhi Bodhisattva

quote:
and a few other exceptions.

Hopefully one of these is IT

Posted by SmellslikeKevinBacon

Louisiana

Member since Dec 2012

6185 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 6:54 am to rballa19

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Depends on what it is. I have an associates in Instrumentation and make six figures.

Same here

Posted by phutureisyic

New Orleans

Member since Aug 2016

3370 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 6:59 am to Bodhi Bodhisattva

I have my bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and an Associates in Design/Drafting. I make more money using my associates because I get paid hourly instead of a salary.

Posted by TigerNlc

Chocolate City

Member since Jun 2006

32500 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 7:04 am to Theboot32

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I'd throw accounting in there as well, if you have 150 hrs and can get CPA

I don't think you need an accounting degree. You just need a certain amount of college hours and a certain amount of those have to be accounting classes.

Posted by Damone

FoCo

Member since Aug 2016

32905 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 7:07 am to Bodhi Bodhisattva

Tell that to all of the laid off and unemployed engineers.

Posted by bmy

Nashville

Member since Oct 2007

48203 posts

Posted on 1/18/17 at 7:32 am to Polar Pop

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I am starting an associates in construction management program next Monday. I am not looking to make a ton of money, but just do something that interests me

Not a bad route to take