{"id":9581,"date":"2022-02-14T12:20:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T17:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=9581"},"modified":"2024-12-16T16:53:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T21:53:16","slug":"reasons-to-earn-a-college-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/reasons-to-earn-a-college-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons to Earn a Collegiate Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Today, the non-traditional route to career success is becoming more common. Yes, there are still students who graduate from high school and go directly into a four-year degree program, but we\u2019re seeing an increased demand in the number of prospective students interested in alternative routes to furthering their education. Whether you\u2019re changing careers because you want a fresh start or because the employment landscape has changed and you\u2019ve been forced to look into other options, you could benefit from a short-term certificate program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There has never been a \u201cbad time\u201d to pursue higher education, however, now it\u2019s more about weighing your options and deciding what type of program is best for you.\u00a0When building a pro-con list for certificates versus a four-year degree, the following four reasons may tip the scales:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0 \u00a01.\u00a0 Investment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:40,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s an easy investment<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:40,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The largest investment anyone can make is their own time and money. Many lack the luxury of wasting either, so finding a short-term certificate degree program that prepares you for an in-demand career costs less than half of the price of a four-year degree, and can be completed in just months; well, that\u2019s the dream. At Goodwin, we offer that dream with our certificate programs in business, healthcare, and manufacturing, all of which put students on the fast track to employment security. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/landingpages\/cnc-metrology\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CNC Machining, Metrology, and Manufacturing Technology Certificate<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> program can be completed in as few as 22 \u00bd weeks. This is the reason graduate Kelly Russell chose this program, saying, \u201cGoodwin provided an unbelievable timeline. I could get into a great job in just months.&#8221; <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A timely and thorough program can quickly turn students into professionals in a market that needs them now. Career-focused programs will allow you to spend less time in the classroom accumulating debt and more time in your industry accumulating wealth and fulfillment. Simply put, enrolling in a certificate program costs far less than an associate or bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a02.\u00a0 Debt<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You can earn the certificate and leave the debt<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/glossary\/financial-aid-grants\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grants<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/glossary\/college-scholarships\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">scholarships<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can be amazing options when they\u2019re awarded to pay for your education, but for some,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/glossary\/types-of-student-loans\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> loans<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are the way to go. Goodwin is always there to assist you when exploring the best method of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/glossary\/financial-aid-package\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">financing your education<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. You may have reservations about taking on loans, and with good reason, as the national student debt currently sits at $1.57 trillion. Thankfully, the price tag for a short-term certificate vs. a two- or four-year degree price tag can keep you from adding to that growing number. In addition, if you\u2019re in the camp of those who already hold a degree that\u2019s still being paid off, you may not want to take on another large loan for another costly degree.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a03.\u00a0 Level-Up<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You\u2019re able to level-up without starting over<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instead, a certification program can be a boost to the degree you already hold, giving you a level up from where you currently are. Programs that spotlight the area of your career you want to improve can be considered more beneficial than an additional degree. Goodwin\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/majors\/business-administration\/certificate\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business Administration certificate program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can utilize the experience you\u2019ve already gained and apply specific principles to sharpen your approach to the next level. Whether it\u2019s taking the next step of your career or stepping out onto a new path, a certificate program can replace your apprehension with the confidence you earned from educational preparation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0 4.\u00a0 Learning Ceiling<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There\u2019s potential to go straight to the top<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Then you should consider this: will you earn more if you have a higher degree, or is the pay the same for someone with a less educationally driven resume? Unlike the glass ceiling that allows you to see others living it up on top, the learning ceiling is a proper ceiling, meaning there\u2019s nothing left for you to gain from achieving higher education (unless your ultimate end goal is to teach on the subject). You\u2019ll stop going up and start going lateral. This only pertains to certain fields like <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medical Coding<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and some areas of Engineering Manufacturing and IT Technology, which have a higher value for experience in the field than degrees on the wall. With that, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/majors\/#certificate\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Goodwin certificate degree<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> may be the best way to go in the short-term. All of our certificates lead to career satisfaction, job stability, and personal fulfillment within your chosen field. What\u2019s great about Goodwin is that we offer milestone options for students who want to come back after achieving their certificate and go into their associate or bachelor\u2019s degrees.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559737&quot;:630,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Overall, a goal worth pursuing is likely to have more than one path to the finish line and at Goodwin, we\u2019re proud to offer a variety of degree completion options for you to choose from. We take the time to get you on a path that\u2019s right for you! Whether that\u2019s enrolling in one of our short-term certificate programs, or one of our associate, bachelor\u2019s, or master\u2019s degrees, we are here for you. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interested in learning more about Goodwin\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/majors\/#certificate\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">short-term collegiate certificate<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> degree programs? Contact us today!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, the non-traditional route to career success is becoming more common. 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