Guidance Requested: Is this right for me?

[topsecretowl]

I still lean towards a business degree in marketing for your undergrad (as I mentioned in my previous post) vs English.  The business degree is more marketable, especially if you're looking to do creative design work rather than copy writing. Then when it comes time for a master find a program that you want to focus on, if that is graphic design or art or whatever - I just recommend it be an RA program (vs NA). The business degree covers not only 'checking the box' but is most universal for finding 'professional work' and you will already be going into the job market with experience from your military work. Also, since the percentage of the population with a master degree (or above) remains low (=<14%) you'll be ahead of the majority with a master degree no matter what you study. Using the GI for the master also makes sense, since your area of interest(s) on that level will likely be more costly than either undergrad program.

I definitely want to save my GI Bill for a master. Can I ask, in your opinion, how hard would it be for someone to earn an undergrad in one field and then a master in something not super related? For example, if I did go the English BA route, do you think that would hinder me later on if I wanted to get a master in visual communication or design?

I think the reason why I don't want to do the marketing degree is I think it would put me in a box. I suppose the same could be said about the English degree... But in my uneducated opinion, it seems like the English degree still leaves room for growth in other industries. Neither would hurt me but I feel like the English one is like a tree with more branches for me to hold than the marketing one. Am I wrong? I feel like I am probably romantizicing it all...