....if you went. And what did you major in? Degrees?

I recently graduated summa cum laude from University of Maryland's Global Campus with a bachelor's in finance.

I had, many years ago, earned an associate's in liberal arts at a community college when I was just out of high school. But then, stuff happened, and I never went further than that. It was actually the frequent financial posts here on tman that made me decide I wanted to go back to school and learn more about finance. Then I found out that my current employer, Lowe's, would pay 100% of my tuition to get my degree.

The only catch was that the school selection was limited, and all of the schools offered were online programs. I didn't have a problem with it being online (in fact, that worked best for me), but I was a little embarrassed to have to go to a Big 10 school instead of an SEC school, lol.

But I'll take a free, online Big 10 bachelor's any day over going tens of thousands in debt to get an on-campus SEC degree.

I was a little surprised when a couple of people on here wanted to shoot down my effort to go back to school due to it being an online school instead of in-person. Those 2 were both liberal lawyers, btw, but I am sure that was a coincidence.

But, apparently, my "fake" online degree was good enough for the admissions folks at Ole Miss, as I was quickly accepted into their on-campus MBA program, which I intend to pursue this coming summer. And then I'll even be able to say I am an SEC graduate afterall.

But anyways.... I know we have a very diverse population of members on here, and was just wondering what ya majored in, and where ya went.

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. BS degree. Double major Biology & Geology.

University of Idaho. MNS degree - earth science education. A made up degree that was a waste of 3 years of my life.

Interesting Nancy... made up degree? MNS? Masters of.... natural sciences maybe?? You have me intrigued!

It's a bachelor's from an accredited university. It surely counts. Your diploma doesn't have an asterisk and neither should your résumé.

I imagine the liberal lawyers are credential-worshiping elitists who want a reason to look down on the accomplishments of others. I have an idea who at least one of those liberal lawyers is.

Good for you Yote, you ought to be proud.
I attended a local college for one semester, and accomplished nothing academically. It was just long enough to join a fraternity, and meet my wonderful bride.

Congratulations Angela. I think you'll enjoy getting you MBA. Both my next youngest brother and brother in law got MBAs and greatly enjoyed the classes. Both, like you, got their MBAs years after getting their earlier degrees. My brother's hospital chain, Providence, paid for him to get his MBA, years after he got his medical doctorate, when he started getting more hospitals assigned to him. My brother in law's company paid for his MBA, when he rose higher in international management.

Do you know what you want to do with your MBA?

I went to the University of Dayton. I graduated in 3 1/2 years with a BA in Psychology and Minors in Marketing and Anthropology.

I took the LSAT years later and got a few answers wrong in 1 section, where I got misaligned, but aced the rest of it. I got offered a $28,000.00 a year scholarship at the University of Dayton, School of Law, the only school I applied to and took it. Because of bad family issues, I only went one year.

Keith

I maybe don't quite understand all of your post, but from my understanding, that late 60's was a pretty wild time frame in this country, lol (I wasn't born yet). Good on you though for going to pursue higher degrees in a time when it was not common.....

BS Wildlife Conservation & Ecology - Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
MS Biology - Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO Thesis on Evaluation of Damage While Utilizing Foothold Trapping Devices for Raccoons - again thank you to Gary Bonnot who donated some of the original Lil Grizz traps for my projects.

None of my degrees or education compares to what I still am learning in the Bible. Up at 1:30 am reading in Zechariah and am constantly amazed at what God teaches me when I slow down and listen. Pursue wisdom from our Creator and it will be worth more than any earthly degree.

Fredonia State College (SUNY)
Did 3 1/2 years and stopped going to raise a family and work. Was majoring in geology and was also thinking about being a math teacher. Ended up running a farm and plastering/tile swimming pools

Indiana University...B.S in secondary education major in phy ed. Masters degree in ed. Concordia University ...coached for 36 years hs sports

UALR. Was a double major in construction engineering technology and business management. Life happened and I was no longer able to attend. So I have enough hours for a degree, just not enough hours in a particular major to have a degree. Glad you were able to finish.

Radford University. BS in Geography. Also have an Associate in Environmental Engineering. Eric

I started kindergarten with high expectations. Was being told I would learn to read better. (gramma had been teaching me to read and I loved it) First day we were told we were going to color. I hated coloring and told the teacher I wanted to read. Broke all my crayons so I wouldn't have to. Dad was not happy about that. Things went downhill after that. I was educated the old fashioned way. Went to work at 16. Worked at a truckstop. Long before self service. Learned a lot that has stood me well. I did attend the Air Force jet engine school at at Chanute AFB in IL. Learned a lot of useful stuff there as well.

Congratulations Angela.

I too was a Blugold (UW - Eau Claire) BS History and Education and then went to Montana State University with a Masters Degree in History. Taught High School for 31 years.

First two years undergrad were at university of Nebraska. Finished my four year degree at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. Majored in Philosophy with minors in Greek and Latin. That was late 80’s.
Got my masters in management at Doane University in 2000.
Jim

UW River Falls, Soil Science & Agronomy.
I worked 31 years as a professional Soil & Water Conservationist with USDA - Soil Conservation Service (SCS), now known as NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service).

Southern Utah State College - (pre -forestry) two years. B.S. in Wildlife Management at USU 1982. M.S. in Wildlife Management at USU 1985.

I have a few buddy’s who are Doane alumni. They call it “The Harvard of the Midwest!” LOL

Bob Jones university. - camp administration and counseling

UW-Milwaukee, 1973, BBA with double major in Marketing and Economics. In my chosen field of real Estate Appraisal an MBA would be unimportant but I completed 11 college credit post grad courses in real estate to boost my credibility as an expert witness. 3 professional designations. Back then there was no such thing as online courses. Wife has an MBA in finance.