I agree with what a lot of the others said.

I've been through college, got my degree and searched for a good job for a couple years never finding one. HERE IS WHY though...I did not have a passion for what I studied in college which in turn was reflected in my job search and interview skills. College is great as long as you KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT. Otherwise you are there to just have a good time.

Now however, I have gone back to school and gotten my Firefighter and EMT certifications. I'm currently working on my paramedic certification and will be done in December. If you are really interested in paramedicine I can give you a heads up as to what you will be getting into, such as first you must complete your EMT-Basic before you can become an EMT-Paramedic. All together school is about 2 years for that. As far as pay goes, you can make decent money as a Paramedic and move through your ranks. If you are interested in the Fire side of things and becoming a fire/paramedic you can make a pretty good amount of money right off the bat. Fire/Medics make about $45k with yearly increases dependant upon the department and have a pension plan. I can give you more info on all that if you want just PM me.

Really it's up to you. I have talked to so many people about this and how you should always do what YOU WANT TO DO. Can you see yourself waking up every day for work knowing you don't fully enjoy your job? Sounds like a dumb question, but most people do it. If you start now by doing what you love, you will end up being the happiest later in life. AGAIN DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO, not what pays the best or gives you a good status.

I am typing too much, sorry. I'm just passionate about letting the younger guys know to do what you love. Money is going to be secondary to your happiness.