Evaluate degrees based on ROI

- Once you decide you need a degree…to pivot or grow your career,…you need to evaluate the different options for your degree.…Many folks jump to rankings or well-known schools,…which isn't a good strategy.…I have worked with many disappointed students…that didn't thoroughly vet their decision.…This is because the return on investment on a degree…will differ for everyone,…based on the importance they may put…on the five value returns.…Let's take a look at these now.…The first return on your investment is the learning.…

You should ask yourself how the degree…will enhance your skills and or knowledge.…The measures in this category…include the types of classes you'll be able to take,…the expertise of the faculty,…and the extracurricular options.…You'll want to consider how you learn best,…how this learning will be used in your job search materials,…the reputation of the faculty,…and the extracurricular activities,…like student clubs that will further your learning.…The next return on your investment…is the people that you'll meet.…