<p>I can speak from the tech side becaus thats my industry (IT). Sure, the 2 year tech certificates get good money compared to social science majors. Its still about half of what their corresponding 4yr degree counterparts make. Typically the assignments are a bit more mundane, more about physical installation and monitoring. Many of these people pursue their 4 year degrees after they have a job beause of the ceilings for the 2 year credential. </p>
<p>Not critizing that path at all if that fits you, but you typically see them as someone who was challenged to get a 4 year degree and settled for what they could get. if you have the technical chops you will have more opportunities with the BS. Also their are way more jobs for 4 yr candidates, I would say 10 times more where I work.</p>