While the ads for work-at-home jobs that pop up online can make them seem too good to be true, there really are a handful of home-based positions that can earn you a respectable living. Here are five standout work-from-home careers, along with the degrees it takes to potentially get you there. With an online associate […]
Do you have a strong stomach? Could you have been a contestant on Fear Factor? If so, there are ways that you can profit from having a higher gross-out threshold than the average person. There are a number of occupations which reward people who are willing to do things others might find unpalatable. Best of […]
With online education continuing to gain popularity, prospective students are becoming well aware of the benefits of obtaining an online degree. According to the Sloan Consortium report Making the Grade: Online Education in the United States, 2006, 3.2 million students took online courses in the fall of 2005, an increase from the 1.6 million students […]
OK, so maybe you should have started implementing your grand organizational plans a little earlier in the semester – but now it’s time for some triage. Adapted from our hit article “The 22 Best Study Tips Ever,” here are some quickies to use in an academic emergency. 1 Review your notes. This may seem obvious, […]
Earning an associate’s or bachelor’s degree can go a long way toward preparing people for their chosen professions. However, if graduates want to take their careers — and earning potential — to the next level, oftentimes more education and training is required, as well as demonstrating proficiency in their field. This can often be accomplished […]
You schlep to class every day for four (five? more?) years, keeping your eyes on the prize. The prize being, my friend, a great job making beaucoup bucks when you graduate. Or so you thought. Depending on your major, you could be cashing a hefty paycheck right away or at the dawn of the next […]
A lot’s been said about the high cost of a college education. According to figures from the College Board, average tuition and fees for in-state students in the public four-year sector increased to around $9,970 in the 2017-18 school year. Meanwhile, room and board charges came in at $10,800. With figures like those, it’s no […]
Whether you love to travel, yearn to see the world or simply need to get out of the country until “things cool off,” these international jobs might be the perfect cure for your jet-set itch. Grab your passport and take a look at some of the most in-demand careers around the world. 10 Overseas Jobs […]
A doctoral, or terminal, degree is the highest degree one can earn in a field, and in the social sciences, these fields include psychology, education, social work, and human services, and public policy and administration. Some typical terminal degree paths in the social sciences include PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), EdS (Education […]
Looking for a way to advance your career? A professional doctoral degree could be key. Professional terminal degrees represent the highest level one can achieve in a given field. Whether your ultimate career goal is at the top of a corporation, an administrative position in a school, or a clinical medical position, the doctorate is […]