E26: Is College Worth It for Your Career? How to Decide
Is a college degree still worth the time, money, and effort?
The answer isn't as simple as it used to be.
In this episode of the Command the Room Coaching Podcast, Allie and Trey dig into a recent look at the job market for workers without college degrees and use it to tackle a bigger career question: when does a degree actually help, and when might another path make more sense?
They talk about the resurgence of skilled trades, certifications and alternative credentials, three-year bachelor's programs, employer-paid education, online degrees, and the very real career doors that can still open, or close, based on education.
They also look at the numbers behind the headlines. Workers without degrees may be seeing new opportunities, but degree holders still maintain advantages in employment and long-term career mobility.
The takeaway isn't “everyone needs college” or “skip college and learn a trade.” It's simpler: understand where you want to go, what that career actually requires, and whether the return justifies the investment.
If you're deciding whether to go back to school, pursue a certification, change careers, or simply wondering whether your degree still matters, this conversation is for you.
