online degree programs psychology | Want 19 grand more in your pocket?
Did you know…?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, if you only have a high school diploma then you’re missing out on over $19,000 in additional income per year.
That’s right - you could be making about 19 grand more per year.
How?
Easy - just get a Bachelor’s degree.
Or you can just get an associate degree, which could put an extra $6,500 per year into your pocket.
OK - I know what you’re saying to yourself: ”just how to do I fit a college degree into my busy schedule?”
Well, since you’re reading this blog, you’re close to the answer:
Start by checking out online degree programs (which are near and dear to my heart 
)
If you’re a homemaker, active-duty military or someone who travels a lot with your job, you can find an online degree programs that will let you complete college while maintaining a work-home-school balance.
Have you seen the gas prices lately? Well, as an online student, you will never have to worry about driving and parking.
Child care? No problem.
Scheduling? Attend class at midnight if you like.
(see - I told you it was easy )
And you know what? You might even be able to complete work for an associate degree in as little as 18 months or a bachelor’s degree in three years - which measn you get to that extra dough sooner.
If you have access to a computer (which I assume you do if you’re reading this), then you also have access to online courses and distance-learning degree programs. Most lessons are delivered through special, Web-based distance-education systems. A course may include online lectures, assignments, practice drills and quizzes with instant feedback.
So what do you need to look for in an online program? Here’s a short list:
- Find out how often you will be required to log in for class.
- Look for a program where you can interact with classmates using a discussion board and instant messaging.
- Ask whether exams will be taken online or at a local testing site, and whether tests must be taken at specific times.
Also, make sure that you search out a college program that leads to career advancement. Otherwise that extra 19 grand might not happen.
And make sure that you check out a college carefully so that you are in a better position to get that extra income when you finish. Make sure you find this out:
- Do instructors in your career-specific courses have practical experience in the industry or business? (Tip - go to the school’s Web site and look for instructor biographies or contact the school and ask the program’s director to verify that your instructors will be experienced professionals)
- Ask if business and industry professionals worked with instructors to develop a program that will provide you with the skills employers are looking for. For example, if you are pursuing a degree in Information Technology, will your program include industry certification training? Or, if you plan on a career as a paralegal, will you learn how to use state-of-the-art legal software?
If you are self-motivating, then getting an online degree is a great way to improve your career opportunities.
And hey, who wouldn’t be motivated, by the prospect of as much as $19,000 per year?
:-)
