You can do it with a degree.

You may have talent. You may have drive. You may have ambition. But for many careers, it's simply not enough. Only a degree in a relevant field can enable you to go from applicant to employee.

In a way, careers that require specific degrees are a way for some employers to separate those who are serious about the career from those who are not. Beyond learning the skills and know-how you'll need to do the job, earning your degree proves that you are a goal-oriented person who is able to identify an objective and successfully complete it. Completing a degree also demonstrates that you are both thorough and tenacious - two attributes that are appealing to any employer.

Higher education also opens up new opportunities for you in terms of pay scale. Many companies have policies outlining specific levels of compensation that correlate with specific degrees. A degree can give you greater leverage when negotiating a salary with your existing employer - or a new one.

Most of all, a degree can help you identify career choices you may not even be aware of. A specific course of study may reveal your hidden talents, or open up opportunities that otherwise wouldn't be apparent. Knowledge is the pathway to opportunity.

Careers

Fashion Designer
Accountant
Advertising Manager
Human Resources Manager
Police Officer
Homeland Security
Teacher
Principal
Librarian
Programmer
Network Administrator
Database Administrator
Interior Designer
Graphic Designer
Registered Nurse (RN)
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Civil Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Sheriff
Handyman
Child Day Care
Chef

Best of all, a degree can help you whether you've already found your dream job or not. You can advance in your current industry, or discover a completely new one. In either case, it's the degree that makes the difference.

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