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Art School – The Ultimate Career Choice

Source: CreativeCareerSchools.com

You have talent. You like what you do. You are motivated. You want to learn and grow. These are all excellent reasons for going to college. The art school environment is nurturing and competitive. Art school is a great place to tap into your inner artist and sharpen your skills to earn a living doing what you love!

In addition to doing what you love. You can make money doing it. Wow, get paid for something you love to do—what a great opportunity. Of course it will take a lot of determination and practice, not to mention many hours study and working.

So, you are probably pondering the reasons for going to college. Here is some information that may help you make the ultimate career choice, Education. According to the U.S. Department of education, here are 4 great reasons to consider getting a college degree:

• Greater Knowledge – This will help you express your thoughts by speaking and writing effectively, help you learn how to make decisions and to think(!).
• Make More Money – People that attend college or earn a degree earn more that people who do not attend college. A person who earns a two-year associate degree or a four-year bachelor degree makes more money more than a person who earns a high school degree. (Doing well in high school will allow you to get into the school of your choice, which can enhance your career even further).
• Greater Potential – Attending college can really “expand your horizons” allowing you to increase your “...understanding of the community, the Nation and the world.”
• More Job Opportunities – With some many advances in technology, many jobs “require more brain power than muscle power.”

A college degree will give a boost to many art-related careers, as you can see a few examples in the chart below. In addition to educating you on theory and practical application of the art you are studying, you’ll be getting hands-on computer and software education and experience—essential in our information and Internet age.

In addition to education, college can be a life-enhancing experience. At college, you’ll likely make many self discoveries. The college environment can help you further develop your social skills. And you will probably make many lifelong friends while attending college.

 
Examples of Jobs in Which a College Education May Be Recommended or Required
2 Year College
4 Year College
More Than 4 Years of College
(Associate's Degree)
(Bachelor's Degree)
(Various Graduate Degrees Required)
Administrative Assistant Accountant Architect
Automotive Mechanic Computer Systems Analyst Biologist
Cardiovascular Technician Dietitian Chiropractor
Commercial Artist Editor Dentist
Computer Technician Engineer Diplomat
Dental Hygienist FBI Agent Doctor
Drafter Investment Banker Economist
Engineering Technician Journalist Geologist
Funeral Director Medical Illustrator Lawyer
Graphic Designer Pharmacist Librarian
Heating, Air-Conditioning, Public Relations Specialist Management Consultant
and Refrigeration Technician Recreational Therapist Paleontologist
Hotel or Restaurant Manager Research Assistant Priest
Medical Laboratory Technician Social Worker Psychologist
Medical Record Technician Teacher Public Policy Analyst
Insurance Agent Writer Rabbi
Registered Nurse   Scientist
Surgical Technologist   Sociologist
Surveyor   University Professor
Visual Artist   Veterinarian
Water and Wastewater Treatment   Zoologist
Plant Operator    
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Preparing Your Child For College: 2000 Edition, http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Prepare/pt1.html

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