Advice? Update?

[natshar]

What do you want to do? What do you do now? Does your employer offer any tuition reimbursement? What degree do you think would interest you? Things do change with the way/costs of the Big3 and now WGU work over time, but honestly there are more options now there there ever has been.

I'm not entirely sure exactly what I want? I work in manufacturing, the pay is okay but its getting old, I dread going to work. My employer is great, they treat their workers really well. We get tuition reimbursement if we apply for it, but they only pay out for a degree related to manufacturing such as engineering. And that's just it, at this point I loath working in manufacturing, but its one of the few decent paying industries in my area. I would like to get into something that is a night and day difference from making auto/medical parts on a factory floor. And make more money. Maybe... sales. Tech. I dont know, like I said, I'm not entirely sure. I figured if I just get a degree it would get my foot in the door.

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So Im back here thinking about pursuing my degree again. Its been awhile, things seem to have changed a bit. Most people on here are working adults with a stable career. I'm a working adult(late twenties) with a job, that pays "okay." I need a change/career. That being said, I know some here are going to advise going back to a traditional brick and mortar school, Im not sure I have the time or the money for that.

Just looking for an update on which of the Big Three/WGU are worth pursuing a cheap degree through. Ive read TESU has made it more difficult with their cornerstone requirements, going into affect July 1st(but looks like they're already enforcing it).

So at this point, if starting at zero credits, would it be better to go with WGU? Charter Oak? Excelsior? TESU? One of those cheap online community colleges? I have no clue where to start.

Well there is no best answer. I think the first place is to figure out what major you want, or do you just want any degree to check a box. Certain majors aren't available at certain schools. Does your employer offer tuition reimbursement? Also what do you value most? saving money? quickest degree possible? prestige of school? quality of education?

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Also fill out the FAFSA which may qualify you for money from the government for school if you are low income

Ideally I would like to get it done faster and cheaper than your average state school. I don't have four years or $60,000+ to burn. Trying to avoid debt slavery. Like I told allvia, my employer offers tuition reimbursement, but its for people going for engineer degrees, im not really interested in engineering.

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Thank you to everyone who responds, I appreciate all of your advice. Every bit helps

Check messages I sent you a link to a cool tool that helps you mind majors and career options.