Best associate degree professions to consider
June 30, 2011
Make the most of your life by earning a degree to better your overall lifestyle and prove to your children that you are a superstar. Trying to make it in today's turbulent economy without a degree may be a challenge you're currently facing. This struggle can add a lot of stress to your life, affecting your health and the well-being of your children.
One way to positively change your current predicament is to go back to school to earn a degree in fields that continue to show success. If you think taking four years to go after your bachelor's degree just won't fit into your already busy schedule, consider earning an associate's degree that takes just two years to complete.
You may think that professions that only require an associate's degree may not be careers that boast a lot of money, but think again. According to CNN, there are a number of fields that allow you to go to school for just two years that will still give you great earning power.
Here are five profitable professions to go into with an associate's degree:
1. Computer specialist. According to the article, people in this field can make close to $60,000, and depending on your company, you may be in charge of technical support or securing the network for your business.
2. Dental hygienist. You could earn around $58,350 in this field and your responsibilities may include performing routine dental procedures - teeth cleaning, taking x-rays and teaching preventative care. You must pass a written and clinical exam to begin your career in this field.
3. Radiation therapist. In this field you could make $57,700 and you will be in charge of administering radiation therapy to patients who have tumors or cancer. You can be the one to help these patients feel at ease throughout their treatments.
4. Diagnostic medical sonographer. In this profession you could start making $52,490 and you will be in charge of performing sonograms and ultrasounds during a woman's pregnancy, and even helping diagnose patients who may have a disease.
5. Registered nurse. This field continues to grow and you could start earning $52,330. As a nurse, you are responsible for treating patients with injury or sickness, as well as teaching them how to care for their injuries at home.
By earning an associate's degree in just two years in one of these successful careers, you'll be well on your way to success in no time. Look into scholarships for single mothers and college grants that you may be eligible for to further aid you in your success.
