If you are like most servicemembers and military veterans, you are hoping to land a civilian job that will be challenging and maximize your skills and experience. Fortunately many employers are ready to offer you that opportunity. But in today's competitive job market having a degree or professional certificate is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity.
In addition, in today's knowledge driven economy and job market, "the more you know the more you're worth." Over a lifetime the difference between having a college degree or not can be worth millions of dollars
The following three careers are still considered the most sought after and best fit for many servicemembers and military veterans. Coincidentally, according the Department of Labor's 2008-09 Occupational Outlook Handbook, having a degree can help get you started in the career fields considered among the best employment prospects through 2016.
Remember the economy will rebound, be ready when it does by getting a degree in one of the following career fields:
- Network and Computer Systems Management: Salaries for Bachelor's to Master's degree $38,000 to $145,000
- Health Care Administration: Salaries for Associate's through Master's degrees, $45,000 to $128,000
- Law Enforcement: Salaries for High School Diploma through Master's degree, $27,000 to $104,000
