Degrees In Business Blog

Gas prices rising, unemployment rising–the economy is in the pits. This is the ideal time to pursue an education according to business news reporter Tim Greynor, who discusses how getting a college degree is the popular reaction to being laid off.

Realtor and mortage investor Jullisa Kalish thrived in the booming housing market, but when things took a downturn, she set her eyes on something more stable: a career in bookkeeping. With an accounting background, she looked forward to getting a job at any company that was looking for financial support, a prime position in an economy that demands more financial knowledge and awareness.

Paying for a college degree does not have to be an immediate out-of-pocket expense, either. With student grants, loans, and scholarships, going back to school means preparing for the inevitable uprising of the economy with a new career, at expenses that do not have to be paid off until that new career’s salary kicks in.

While a college degree does not guarantee job security, records have shown a startling decrease in unemployment between the high school diploma and the postsecondary education level. To give your college degree that extra boost to stimulate employment potential, consider an internship while studying at school, or even studying abroad.

Not sure what new career is best for you? Check out the five business jobs with the largest career growth up until 2016.