Many people are heading back to school to further their current career path or to find a new profession all together. Colleges and other degree programs offer a plethora of things to study and sometimes picking one can be quite difficult. However, there are a couple of degrees that are known to work for you well after graduation.

According to Yahoo.com, the most valuable degrees offer plenty of job opportunities, are versatile, have competitive starting salaries and do not take a number of years to complete.

A bachelor’s degree in business administration not only is one of the most popular college degrees, but also is one of the most valuable according to the news source. A large advantage of having a business degree is that you are able to move into many different industries, such as health care and finance.

Degrees in the health care industry are also very valuable. Whether it’s an associate degree in medical assisting or a bachelor’s in nursing, both offer career opportunities in a quickly-growing sector. People with an associates in medical assistance earn an average of $28,650 a year, while nursing degree holders can earn a starting salary of $52,700.