Starting a bachelors degree at 23 (should I be worried?)

[hadi jaffri]

so guys, I had to drop out of college due to financial problems and could could not really complete higher secondary school education(Alevels) until last year. I passed with decent grades(A*,A,A) I hope to join a university in the fall of 2022 and earn a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering but by that time I will be 23. Just wanted to ask will I be at any disadvantage in securing a job considering I will graduate at age 27. I would really appreciate a response :)

 

[Drakkith]

No, you shouldn't have any difficulty securing an engineering job at 27. Things might be a little different if you were pushing 40, but you're in your 20's. You'll be fine.

 

[hadi jaffri]

appreciate the reply buddy :)

 

[Klystron]

Being a little older than most classmates can actually be an advantage. Mature judgement counts in education and engineering work. Take the lead during school projects, employers could tap you for senior positions.

 

[hadi jaffri]

Thankyou for the reply sir!

 

[MidgetDwarf]

I think its possible. It just takes determination and realistic goals.

I stopped my formal education in the 9th grade. Received my GED at 21 and enrolled cc at 22. Now, I have a BS in Mathematics, and will be attending graduate school in the fall.

 

[Math100]

I started college in 2019 when I was 24 and I am still in college. Age is just a number. Don't let that discourage you from pursuing higher education.