{"id":1208,"date":"2017-11-29T13:39:48","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T13:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/is-a-career-college-the-right-choice-for-you\/"},"modified":"2021-03-04T14:20:02","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T21:20:02","slug":"is-a-career-college-the-right-choice-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/is-a-career-college-the-right-choice-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Career College the Right Choice for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not the four-year-college type? Are you are looking to update your skills in a particular field of study? Perhaps you should check out the opportunities that career colleges have to offer.<\/p>\n

What is a career college?<\/h2>\n

Thousands of students enroll in career colleges (also known as technical or vocational schools) every year. Essentially, a career college is a private or public institution that offers career education through a range of certifications and degrees in a variety of career-specific fields. Depending on the type of career you’re interested in and the career school you select, you can earn a certificate, a diploma, or a two- or four-year degree.<\/p>\n

What subjects can you study in career schools?<\/h2>\n

Some career colleges only offer education in a few related fields, while others may provide a list of hundreds of career-oriented subjects. Some of the most popular subjects and careers include:<\/p>\n