<prompt> Human: I have a job right now that pays 39K. Theres not much room for advancement. At my age, is it worth going back to school to get a degree, in hopes of getting a decent job in my 40s? Is it worth getting about 30K tops in loans which would include a masters in order to get the degree? I am married with no kids. Did not get encouragement to go to school in my youth. For some reason, the men I got involved with in my life, including my husband although he supports me in the decision all talked me out of going to school, saying its a waste of time. My parents did not really care about my future. Sadly. : Who here changed their life for the better around my age? Would Environmental Science be a good degree even though I would be 40 when I graduate? I already have an Associates. Thanks.EDIT: I could stay at my job and work towards getting a Supervisor position for 45K tops. Also, I work full time, need to work full time, so would be going to school part-time, but at least I could pay as I go and not get into too much debt?Something besides IT, or Medical? EDIT: A big part of me wants to get a degree in Spanish and move to South America or Spain. Assistant: Why not IT? Sometimes people dont want to try it because they feel they wont be able to handle the math and science -- I was this way until I got to college and tried. It sounds like maybe you underestimate your abilities because education wasnt emphasized in your household sorry about that : Human: IDK. Probably for the reasons you mentioned. Youre right this is something I learned from my family. Also, I have one extremely successful brother. But he has an awesome peer group...parents did help him either. I feel that there cant be two successfull people? ?? Like Ive already been cast my role. Thanks. Assistant: Nah fam. Its never too late. Especially since youre obviously very ambitious : I say consider IT! Maybe its not right for you, but maybe it is. Just dont rule it out from the get-go.Human: Thanks. And IT is basically Computer Science right?  <response>: No they are different in course structure and job prospects. 