Would you go to a technical college or just stick w/ community college or university to get the same degree?
Asked by lovemuffinI am currently attending a community college here in Louisiana and trying to pursue a Respiratory Therapy career. The only thing I don't like about that is you have to be selected to enter the program ONCE a year. At the technical college I can take the classes and my clinicals and still receive an Associates Degree without having to wait and see if I have been accepted. I just have to get accepted into the college and start stugying and working hard. What do you think I should do? I just want to make sure I am not wasting my time with going there and paying them my $. Any one out there went to a tech. college and can give me their opinion. All answers are truly helpful...God Bless all of you who answers me!!!
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Answered by Brian W
I would go the community college route to get an associate's degree, then continue on to a university for a bachelor's if you so desire. The problem with tech schools is that most of them are private and "for profit", meaning they charge a lot more for tuition than public (state run) and "non-profit" schools. For example, at most community colleges an associate's in IT would run you around 6-8K. These days ITT Tech and similar schools charge 20K+ for the same credential. Also, most tech schools lack the regional accreditation that community colleges and universities have, meaning you're limited in where your credits will transfer to should you decide to further your education. Trust me, there's a reason community college programs are harder to get into... it's a way better deal.
I would go the community college route to get an associate's degree, then continue on to a university for a bachelor's if you so desire. The problem with tech schools is that most of them are private and "for profit", meaning they charge a lot more for tuition than public (state run) and "non-profit" schools. For example, at most community colleges an associate's in IT would run you around 6-8K. These days ITT Tech and similar schools charge 20K+ for the same credential. Also, most tech schools lack the regional accreditation that community colleges and universities have, meaning you're limited in where your credits will transfer to should you decide to further your education. Trust me, there's a reason community college programs are harder to get into... it's a way better deal.
