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TJinSC
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Hi everyone. A little background on me. I'm just shy of my 42nd birthday with only about a semester of college courses under my belt, and that was just the starter classes thru the University of Phoenix. Way back in high school math and science were my favorite classes up until a bad experience with a move kept me from continuing with my advanced bio. Fast forward I found a decent paying job after graduation and after 20 years I'm no better off than when I was 20.
Now I'm wanting to get back to what I loved back then. Our community college offers two different programs of study. First being an engineering transfer that would take a big bite out of the price of the first two years vs the four year university. Second is a career focused two year degree in electronics technology.
Having to go to school part time I'm looking at at least twice the time to complete. If I go the two year way I'm thinking I can get a job in the industry and go back to finish the engineering courses. Downside is that most of the courses in the career program don't match the transfer and I'm left with another year in the community college before transfer. Staying in school for the EE degree will put me nearly or over 50 years old before I can start competing for jobs against 20 something's.
Anybody's personal experience would be very welcomed. Along with any insight to other things I may be missing. Thank you in advance,
Tj
Now I'm wanting to get back to what I loved back then. Our community college offers two different programs of study. First being an engineering transfer that would take a big bite out of the price of the first two years vs the four year university. Second is a career focused two year degree in electronics technology.
Having to go to school part time I'm looking at at least twice the time to complete. If I go the two year way I'm thinking I can get a job in the industry and go back to finish the engineering courses. Downside is that most of the courses in the career program don't match the transfer and I'm left with another year in the community college before transfer. Staying in school for the EE degree will put me nearly or over 50 years old before I can start competing for jobs against 20 something's.
Anybody's personal experience would be very welcomed. Along with any insight to other things I may be missing. Thank you in advance,
Tj