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So I'm considering going back to college as an older adult (in my 40's) and getting a different bachelor's degree.
My past major was in general studies.
The thing is, I don't need a degree on my current job, and never needed it in my past jobs either.
My primary objective is for self interests in a major I am interested in. Basically, I want to study to learn new technical things as I do have free time.
It would be at a local state college so the tuition per year won't put me into unnecessary debt, and there's a chance my company would pay for courses also.
Have any of you gone back to college at a later age?
I'm a nontraditional student in my mid 20s, so not exactly the perspective you seek, but let me tell ya - there are a lot of students in their 30s, 40s, and 50s at state colleges these days. No one will bat an eyelash, and you won't be the only "older" (your term, not mine! ) adult in your classes, either.
I've taken classes at a jr college before purely out of special interest. I took a guitar class, and the ages ranged from a jr high student (had to be escorted by parent) to some retirees. Right now I am studying for the GRE, but 2 weeks ago the boss mentioned to me that as a job perk, we can get reimbursed for courses (I work at a college now). So I am pondering that, too. I have discovered many new interests as the years have passed. Wish I had pursued a lot of these things when I was still a student in my 20s. I am close to your age. I would say go for it full throttle. Knowledge is never a waste.
Unless there is a projected positive ROI, I would not waste the time or effort. Invest the money instead.
That might be good for one's bank account, but not for one's soul. There are people who are intrested in learning for the intellectual stimulation and enjoyment it provides. You are obviously not one of them.
That might be good for one's bank account, but not for one's soul. There are people who are intrested in learning for the intellectual stimulation and enjoyment it provides. You are obviously not one of them.
I agree. Some people are motivated by money. But some people are just motivated by learning and pursuing something they find interesting. The op sounds like the latter.
That might be good for one's bank account, but not for one's soul. There are people who are intrested in learning for the intellectual stimulation and enjoyment it provides. You are obviously not one of them.
I agree too. If I ever won the lottery, I'd probably go back to school to study economics or get a law degree. Some people enjoy the experience.
I started college when I was in my mid-30 and finished when I was 41. I went to a small state college and got a degree in a hard science field. I was *not* often the oldest one in my classes.
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) adult in your classes, either. 
