Thinking of going back to school

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What is of interest to me is to find out what is the life situation of folks who consider going back to school is.
Such as what age bracket they belong to, whether they are single or married and have children.
If they are married, do their spouses make enough money to support the family on single income while the other spouse goes to college full time.
Or does the college going spouse work part time and take courses part time, etc.
Also how soon would the investment in college pay back in terms of money.
After all college is expensive everywhere.

Begum finished her undergrad after we were married. Mid 20s for me, early 20s for her. No kids.

She did her masters at 32, with 2 kids and a full time job.

I went through a 6 month executive program at 39, two kids, full time job

I have also done multiple certifications in this time but they tend to be intense short term. Ranging from a week full time to a month part time.

Begum is now going for additional specialization in her mid 30s and with two kids, full time job and with me on the road quite often.