There you are trying to cram during your break at work. You’ve been reading for the last 20 minutes. Suddenly you realize you don’t remember a single thing from the paragraph. Or maybe you’re at your kitchen table, and it dawns on you that you’ve read the same sentence five times. That “What am I reading?” moment happens often with students, especially if you’re an adult who has just gone back to college. An affordable career diploma is great, but you need to guard your time as well as your money.

What’s motivating you to think about going back to college? If you’re considering an online school, like Ashworth College, research says your reason is probably related to your career or a lifelong dream around education.

According to the report Online College Students 2017, one in four adult students said they go back to school online to transition to a new career field.

The other top reasons?

You genuinely love animals and want to make a career out of working with them. For you, online vet tech programs may be the key. From coursework to clinicals, our online vet tech program may help equip you with the knowledge and experience employers are seeking.

Going back to college can be exciting. It’s a chance to prove to yourself what you are capable of and, possibly, advance your career. Ashworth College Online graduate, Chandra King, shared recently why she went back to school, who supported her along the way, and how it feels to earn her Early Childhood Education Associate Degree.

If you've been thinking about enrolling in our Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Preparation program, here are some signs that you may be ready to enroll.