Higher education for psychology?

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Jim A

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That is the gamble for all students, isn't it?

You need to speak with an academic adviser.

I received college credit for several courses without ever attending classes, saving me the cost of tuition and books, and the time to endure classes and homework.

I believed I had learned enough through my life experiences that pertained to particular courses so I created a portfolio of my life experiences and presented it to my college for credit.

It worked!

If I can do it, anyone can.

You can find out more at www.earncollegecreditnow.com.
 
A bachelors degree in psychology is essentially worthless in the job market. Psychology is pretty well the number 1 major and the schools turn out way to many graduates for the number of positions.

Employers know this and have started to ask for a masters or a doctorate in psychology. Why? Because they can. This sorts out the really dedicated candidates.

Therefore unless you do intend to get a doctorate or to go into law school or some other graduate program, having a ton of loans to pay off is NOT a good idea.

And if you do go on to a masters and doctorate, no one cares where you went for your undergrad degree. A cheap state school is as good as any.

To answer your question, the circumstances where it would pay off is where you would get a doctorate.

Note that most BA degrees no longer lead to a job. The BSc ones usually do though.
 
I'm applying to schools this semester. If I am accepted into a $40,000 a year university in an area I would love to be, will I be able to pay off the loans majoring in psychology? What if I decide to continue with school after my bachelors? Under what circumstances would pursuing higher education in the psychology field pay off?
 
A bachelors degree in psychology is essentially worthless in the job market. Psychology is pretty well the number 1 major and the schools turn out way to many graduates for the number of positions.

Employers know this and have started to ask for a masters or a doctorate in psychology. Why? Because they can. This sorts out the really dedicated candidates.

Therefore unless you do intend to get a doctorate or to go into law school or some other graduate program, having a ton of loans to pay off is NOT a good idea.

And if you do go on to a masters and doctorate, no one cares where you went for your undergrad degree. A cheap state school is as good as any.

To answer your question, the circumstances where it would pay off is where you would get a doctorate.

Note that most BA degrees no longer lead to a job. The BSc ones usually do though.
 
A bachelors degree in psychology is essentially worthless in the job market. Psychology is pretty well the number 1 major and the schools turn out way to many graduates for the number of positions.

Employers know this and have started to ask for a masters or a doctorate in psychology. Why? Because they can. This sorts out the really dedicated candidates.

Therefore unless you do intend to get a doctorate or to go into law school or some other graduate program, having a ton of loans to pay off is NOT a good idea.

And if you do go on to a masters and doctorate, no one cares where you went for your undergrad degree. A cheap state school is as good as any.

To answer your question, the circumstances where it would pay off is where you would get a doctorate.

Note that most BA degrees no longer lead to a job. The BSc ones usually do though.
 
That is the gamble for all students, isn't it?

You need to speak with an academic adviser.

I received college credit for several courses without ever attending classes, saving me the cost of tuition and books, and the time to endure classes and homework.

I believed I had learned enough through my life experiences that pertained to particular courses so I created a portfolio of my life experiences and presented it to my college for credit.

It worked!

If I can do it, anyone can.

You can find out more at www.earncollegecreditnow.com.
 
That is the gamble for all students, isn't it?

You need to speak with an academic adviser.

I received college credit for several courses without ever attending classes, saving me the cost of tuition and books, and the time to endure classes and homework.

I believed I had learned enough through my life experiences that pertained to particular courses so I created a portfolio of my life experiences and presented it to my college for credit.

It worked!

If I can do it, anyone can.

You can find out more at www.earncollegecreditnow.com.
 
That is the gamble for all students, isn't it?

You need to speak with an academic adviser.

I received college credit for several courses without ever attending classes, saving me the cost of tuition and books, and the time to endure classes and homework.

I believed I had learned enough through my life experiences that pertained to particular courses so I created a portfolio of my life experiences and presented it to my college for credit.

It worked!

If I can do it, anyone can.

You can find out more at www.earncollegecreditnow.com.
 
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