Would two years be too long to wait to start my Masters after completing my Bachelors?

Agree

SFC (Join to see) - I understand your sentiment about having to get homework done. You miss a lot of family time, and the possibility of burnout gets higher with each missed life event. But in reality, it comes down to a single question: How bad do you want it? I say that because, no matter what IT is, you'll MAKE time for it. That includes finding a work/school/family(life) balance.

I worked full time, and went to school full time for all three levels, and I missed a lot. But in my professional life, I would not have had even my first job without the education. Now, I see my family a lot more, but the burden of providing is not as harsh as it would have been if I had not put in the hours (years) to get the education that I needed.

Sgt Kelli Mays - My friend and I enrolled at the same time. Midway, he decided to take a break. Thirty years later, he still talks about going back to school. to this day, no BA. He waited too long. Blessings.

SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD - yep. nip it in the bud I say...even if you only take one class a semester, just do it!

If at all possible, and if your current responsibilities allow it, I would say continue on with your Masters degree after completing your Bachelors. The reason I say that is, most people will lose interesting after being in college for nearly four years and restarting will become harder because of increased responsibilities at work. I am currently attending Grad School for my Masters after graduating this past December with a Bachelors. Good luck!

SFC Merino makes a very good point as to the recently of graduation. Many firms target college hires and have specific metrics associated the definition of a college grad. Typically graduated within the last twelve months.

That was another thing that I was considering, getting it closer to when I would be retiring. Thanks for bringing that up. I have about 7 left before that time so that was definitely part of that consideration. Thanks SFC Merino.

Just knock out that core stuff and the generic never changing over time type stuff and save those critical class major chingies till you are close to the end. Use every bit of Army money you can get your hands on BEFORE getting out. The tuition rates skyrocke

Great Capt. I wanted a degree in Social Studiesl. All available courses seem to be Business . So, i kept taking core courses that would work for Business. It worked out fine. All my credits were passed. AF, Rollins College ,Incarnate Word, and last stop, OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY. SA TX.

LOL you know what I am going to say then Cpl...get to it brother...get to it. Trust me, "one of these days" turns into HOLY CRAP...FIVE YEARS? Where did the time go?? That is why I beat myself to death to make sure I did the Bachelors all of the way through this time. The Associates took me TOO long to get. I blamed it on the rapid deployment cycle etc...etc.. Before I knew it, five years had gone by and I was starting to badger my daughter about her future plans...I figured I had better have something on MY wall before I did that. Now I can.

SFC (Join to see) For me it will be a nice to have. Fortunately, I'm a code-slinger who is making a salary equal to my co-workers who have their masters. Had I received it already, it would have opened the door a ran through a little sooner ;)

Ahhh well then I see where you are coming from. That is awesome though. I am glad to hear that. My best friend was fortunate enough to have that talent. Me, I fight my computer to get it do what I want.