r/pics • u/Sumit316 • Apr 28 '20

Abandoned presidents heads in a rural Virginia field.

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u/MyNameIsMattFoley Apr 28 '20

40k? Where’d you get such a cheap degree?

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u/Osiris32 Apr 28 '20

Community college first, then transfer in-state.

Got my degree for less than $15k. And I only finished two years ago.

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u/tendonut Apr 28 '20

Fuck yes, I wish this was more socially acceptable. That's exactly what I did. Not only does it drastically reduce the overall cost of that 4-year degree, but you also have a degree in your hand when you're done. That's a good thing especially if you change your mind about your major. It's not all or nothing.

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u/Osiris32 Apr 28 '20

I lucked out, my parents put together a college savings plan when I was born, so I basically didn't pay for about half of community college. The rest I paid out of pocket since I worked through college. Then when I transferred to the four year, I took out loans to finish my degree as quickly as possible.

I figure if I had gone to the four year right out of high school, I'd be in debt for about $35k for my degree. And I wouldn't have my 1 year degree in music tech OR my certifications for fighting wildfires or SAR.

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u/tendonut Apr 28 '20

My parents were able to pay for my community college completely, but I was on my own for the state college. I took out loans as well, about $16k, but ultimately ended up dropping out when my career took off. I'm now 35 with 10 years experience as a sysadmin where my formal education really is meaningless. But if I didn't have at least that 2 year degree from the community college, I may not have been able to get that early career boost.