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Many students have the passion for music but they do not know what they can do with a degree in music, so they put it in the back of their minds so they can get a good job. One thing they do not know is there are plenty of jobs out there for individuals who […]

If you have ever envisioned yourself as a cosmetologist, you may take a second look at your career possibilities when you look at the career options of an esthetician. The career opportunities are more focused on controlling skin conditions and managing problematic skin. Your career outlook depends greatly on the educational focus that you choose […]

August as once again come around and with it new possibilities. Perhaps this year you can start a degree in Music Production or even Gunsmithing.  Available at the undergraduate level, both offer Associate level educations, and additional educational opportunities. Music Production can be learned through the Bachelors level; while Gunsmithing continues with a Journeyman’s certificate, […]

Soon it will be that time of the year again when it’s time for Bachelors graduates to make a decision, both domestic and international, to become a Doctor of Pharmacy or go into Physical Therapy. There are many reasons to choose either of these rewarding fields and you should make sure you do as much […]

If you are looking for a dynamic and challenging career, then perhaps becoming a real estate agent is the right decision for you! A real estate agent works to find and sell properties that meet the needs and financial parameters of their clients, based on their knowledge of local areas and real estate laws. They […]

Are you constantly curious about the ground beneath our feet, thinking about the processes that shape the earth and the materials that comprise our planet? Or do you find yourself dreaming about life in the ocean, wondering about the creatures and plants that thrive underwater? If you found yourself nodding “yes” to either of these […]

If you are interested in a stable career that makes a difference in people’s lives and requires relatively minimal educational investment, then you may want to consider becoming a mortician. Morticians (also known as funeral directors) work with families to plan and execute the funerals of the deceased. This involves transporting the body to a […]

Many students want to be part of the growing healthcare industry but do not want to take the route of becoming physicians/surgeons, either due to the decades of educational investment (in terms of time and money) required or the nature of the job itself. Fortunately, the medical world has multiple opportunities for those who do […]

Healthcare is a booming industry, with potential employment opportunities for all manner of medical professionals. If medicine is your calling, there is a wide range of careers for you to consider. Two professions that are very different yet are integral to the medical field are cardiologists and electrocardiogram (EKG) technicians. Cardiology is a sub-field of […]

If you are looking for ways to fund your college education, and are looking to enter the industrial fields you may be looking for a way to decrease the amount of money you will pay out of pocket for your education, especially in engineering fields where the price tag is expensive. Most students turn to […]

Looking at the price of any degree can be intimidating.  This can be especially true if you’re looking into degrees in biochemistry and criminology.  Do not allow the price tag of obtaining a college degree to scare you off.  There are many ways to combat the cost of furthering your education is affordable in your […]

Geology is an extremely popular field.  After all, worlds can you find a job where the objective is to find interesting things at no cost to yourself.  Geology covers a wide range of topics, and has many as subspecialties that you can choose from.  Geology offers the advantage of searching through earth’s treasures as well […]

Many people are keen to work in law, it’s an interesting topic that makes for a very exciting job, but people don’t always want to be on the front line like police officers and lawyers are. Fortunately, there are other interesting roles available that still make the person carrying out that role a vital member […]

Do you love playing around with gadgets and computers? Taking them apart, fixing problems, putting things back together in different ways? If so, becoming a computer engineer might be just the thing for you! On the other hand, if you love playing detective – figuring out what people are thinking and trying to understand why […]

Engineering continues to be a top choice among the brightest and best young scientific minds of our times. This is no surprise given the versatility of the degree and the multiple job opportunities it offers. Within the broader discipline of engineering is an array of sub-disciplines, including the branches of petroleum and biomedical engineering – […]

A conventional, broad-based profession may be the right choice for some people, but what about those whose interests lie in more specific and niche areas? Phlebotomy and marine biology are two fields that offer you the opportunity to build a solid career while pursuing your passion. The core responsibility of phlebotomists is to draw blood […]

In our ever-dynamic world, the career landscape is constantly changing. Some seemingly-solid professions have begun to fade into oblivion, such as mail carriers and newspaper reporters. On the other hand, new opportunities are emerging in certain areas like technology and psychology. Obviously, these trends have a huge impact on education. Schools have to keep pace […]

Before any student makes the decision to go back to school the first thing that pops into their heads is, the cost. A typical student will rack up almost $30,000 in student loans, so this is not a decision to be taken lightly! This makes it especially important to know how much it is going […]

There are many different subcategories for the term engineering. Chances are, you already know what you wish to gain out of your future degree. Two of the most highly demanded degrees right now are mechanical engineer and petroleum engineer. Quite frankly, there just are not enough of either to go around. So if either one […]

As one grows older it is interesting to see the way the world ebbs and flows. Today students faced with the decision whether or not to attend college are not going to hear that automatic yes that you would have heard during the 1990’s. The financial burden of college is just too great for some, […]

While serving for your country is definitely a commendable achievement and should be celebrated highly, there has recently been lots of negative after-affects of serving in the military for when you return back to your normal, every day life. For one, education appears to be an impossible task. It’s not lie that tuition is steadily […]

Most individuals enjoy listening to music, especially if they come from a family who gave them the opportunity at a young age. Studies have proven that a family who enjoys music and introduces music to their children at a young age will help to improve their children’s cognitive abilities, language and math skills. It is […]

It’s a shame that when a school must cut money from their programs it is usually the art programs that are the first to go. Parents often fail to see the importance in keeping the art programs going in their school districts which is ironic since an education in the arts is so important to […]

There are some career choices available that are very high stress compared with others. Those who choose to work in the medical field can be the most rewarded both financially and emotionally, and the most stressed out. Imagine the stress of working on the brain, or the heart; if the operation is not a success […]

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller “The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good. Understanding is joyous.” Carl Sagan The question as to which organ is more important, the […]