Is it worth going to university at 24, or would it make more sense to get a job?

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone! I’d like to ask for your advice about something. Do you think 24 is too old to go to university, or would it be better to focus on getting a job and building a career? I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts and opinions. Thank you! ❤️

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[AI Opinion]

At 24 you’re absolutely not too old for university. I’ve coached many students who started at 24–30 and built excellent careers.

Ask yourself:
- Do you need a degree for the career you want? (e. g., engineer, psychologist, teacher)
- Will the likely salary and opportunities justify the cost and time?
- Can you handle 3–4 years of study financially and mentally?

Options:
- Start university while working part‑time.
- Choose shorter programs (2-year, certificates) if unsure.
- Talk to people already in your target field.

Age won’t hold you back—clarity of goal will.

[Anonymous]

It’s not too late at all, but only go if you have a plan. Like if you know what job you want and that job requires a degree. Make sure you’ve checked the job market, how the future of that fields looks (especially with now with ai taking jobs), salary, job satisfaction etc. Ask people in the field what they think or google what they write about their jobs on forums.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

If the career you want 100% demands a college education then you must go if not then avoid college at all cost as its a super expensive rip-off and overrated and little guarantee you will get the job you want.

In today's modern world there are a massive amounts of opportunities with technology and social media etc to make a good salary without needing to go college.

[slatyb]

There is a third choice -- work to support yourself while attending college part-time. Community colleges are inexpensive and you could get two years of credit before transferring to a four year college.

[NathanDavis]

- you want to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer/architect... go to college

- you want to be something else? you don't really need college that much

[Nikki1989]

You should be well established in a career by 24. Most people I grew up with were working full-time by 18.

[Mamasssaaan]

@Nikki1989 you are in the minority

[RedInnocent69]

In general, I would say yes. For certain jobs it’s a strict requirement as with all, context is required.

[shortster]

Before 2010 college was your best bet; now a trade job is.

[leviopperman]

google FIFO jobs. 100k+ for newbs

[Mamasssaaan]

Get a job