Colorado Technical University

college question?

I want to be a judge, pharmist, or just a good paying job. After high school could I take my assoicate-doctoral degree online and would I get paid the same amount(and same job offerings) as I would if I went to a regular college? and what are some high paying jobs that arent too hard? [ not doctors or dentists because i couldnt stand putting needles in people] please answer!

Public Comments

1. Okay. First I have never heard of an associate-doctoral degree. An associates degree is a two year degree, and in today's competitive work environment not much better than a HS diploma. Some local judgeships are elected positions and do not require any schooling - just campaigning. In order to hold an appointed judgeship, you generally have to have a legal degree and have practiced law (requiring a lot of school.) I believe you mean a pharmacist (a person who doles out medication in a pharmacy,) and that, too, takes a tremendous amount of schooling. Many online degrees are from non-accredited institutions, and if your degree is from one of them, it is useless and you have wasted your money. Most high paying jobs require education, skill and hard work. So, if you don't plan on those, I would set my paycheck goals a little lower.
2. Chances are, you'll have a better chance of getting a better job if you get into a better college. (Generally, a bachelors from a highly regarded college/university will be preferred over an AA degree from a local or on-line college.) As for high paying jobs requiring little work...is there such a thing? Usually, you have to work hard to succeed at anything -- jobs included. (Most judges have their bachelors, their law school degree, passed the State bar, and practiced law, before becoming one. Likewise for pharmacists -- they usually have a 4 year science-related degree with post-graduate degree in pharmacology.) If you're a social person, then perhaps sales is a good option.