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5 Degrees Perfect for Moms that Can Earn You over $50K per Year

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Having to raise a child on your own means never having to let sticks and stones break you. Even if you are married or in a relationship, things might not look that great unless you can say you have a great job that pays you at least $50,000 a year. Luckily, there are plenty of colleges and universities you can attend and get the degree you need to ensure your bright financial future. Once one of the best pieces of advice for moms returning to the work force is to plan a career that makes you a livable wage or better. There is a great list below as well as more information for new moms here:

Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree in Education

Careers teaching kids

If you love kids and you think you can handle a classroom full of them, you can get your degree in education and become an adult school teacher. You can work extra hours after classes and teach math, English or whatever you're really interested in and earn around $50,000 on average. If you think your child is old enough and you can let a babysitter take care of him/her a couple of hours in the evening, you can earn even more.

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Careers helping others to heal

If being a care-giver is something you might find appealing, you can get your associate's degree and become a registered nurse, or you can enroll in a 4-year degree program to get additional education and training. This can considerably boost your income; you can grow even more in your beloved career and earn over $50k per year.

College degree for Entry-level Job

Well paying entry level positions

You can also find an entry-level job and boost your chances of earning over $50,000 a year; if you own a college degree and you are a recent graduate, you can find a great job that does not ask for any prior experience and still get paid pretty well. Part-time jobs can become your main option if you are not yet prepared to work full time or your busy schedule does not allow you to do that. Nonetheless, it's best to hunt for a full time job and boost your shots of earning as much as you actually need.

Associate's Degree in Computer Support

Careers working with computer support

If computers are your life and you can't stay away from one for more than an hour, you can always contemplate the thought of becoming a computer support assistant. For instance, provide tech support to clients via phone or "live", choose your own working hours and earn up to $50,000 a year. All you need is an associate's degree or show proof you attended a certificate program that specializes in computer science.

Bachelor's Degree Options in Corrections

Careers in corrections

You can become a correctional officer or you can work for the federal system and earn some nice cash with the help of your bachelor's degree. You might need to work in a prison 8 hours a day, 5 days a week and even take overnight shifts (if your health allows you to do this), but you also need to consider if working in a prison is something you could handle.


All in all, there are a lot of great jobs that can pay some good money as long as you have got what it takes to grab these opportunities - the right degree and the right level of determination.

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