No matter what kind of job you’re looking for, you’ll need some type of an education to get it. Whether that means a college degree, a certificate from a technical school, an apprenticeship, or something else (or maybe some kind of combination of them), you’ll want to pay close attention to what you need and the kind of cost you’ll be incurring to get your education. It’s not that education isn’t worth the cost or the effort, but only that you want to make sure you’re not wasting your time, money, or talents on educational information that you won’t be using. In other words, don’t get mostly through a degree and then decide that you aren’t interested in that field of study. Be more sure of what you want to do first, so you don’t waste your effort.
There are some jobs where you need a specific type of educational degree (both kind and level), and there are others that are much more flexible. If you find a flexible option that you really enjoy, that may be a better choice for you. You won’t end up wasting education that way, and you’ll be more likely to be able to get the kind of job you want, no matter what that is or where it will take you. If you’re embarking on a very specialized field, be sure you know what that field will entail, if it’s right for you, and what degree you’ll need. That way you can work specifically toward that degree, instead of spending time worrying about whether you’ll be able to get the kind of job you want with the education you’re getting.
If you’re considering a job that you’re having trouble finding educational information for, you can also talk to people who are currently doing that job. Look for some who haven’t held their position for that long, so that your requirements will be similar to what they had to meet. The more you can find out about the education you need for the job you want.