Absolutely not. It is never too old to go back to college. I am 34 and started back to school a couple years ago. I was VERY nervous about being "so old". My first class had people from 18 to 65 in it. In most of my classes I was actually the baby in the class because these were classes that were specialized for addictions studies. I am currently going to University of Phoenix online and almost everyone is 40+ in the Criminal Justice program and are attending while having a career.

You are never too old to earn your degree! I say go for it!
It feels like such an accomplishment to complete and earn a college degree. There is no feeling in the world like working hard for a number of years, studying a subject that you are interested in, and then walking across that stage to receive your degree. It's such a different feeling than getting your high school diploma.
You can do it!

As far as education is concerned, sky’s the limit. Personally, although I am not yet over 30 let alone 50 years old, I was not able to take the traditional route to college. I did not drop out or delay my post-secondary education on purpose, nor was I unable to fund it, but I was simply not able to attend college right after high school because I grew up in Germany and had to complete a GED as well as apply for a student visa prior to beginning my studies. I did not apply for a visa until almost 3 years later, since my husband was military and I needed the visa to travel or move to the United States. This greatly delayed my college education and I did not finish my undergraduate degree until just a year and a half ago. During my college time, I met a great number of non-traditional college students many of whom were in their late 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and even early 60’s! We attended school at a extended campus location and most of us were only able to attend evening classes due to other daytime commitments (family, work, etc.). I found that many older students were able to contribute valuable insights from personal life experiences to our classes that facilitated the learning process for most other students as well as their own. Age did not matter, as far as I could tell, since the older students were just as inspired and enthusiastic to obtain their degree in their chosen field and start either a new career or expand on their already existing careers. Therefore, I think when it comes to learning and taking classes to complete a degree program it does not matter how old the student is, as long as he/she is still mentally and physically able to complete the required assignments and work. I am still encountering individuals who are older and going back to school for either their bachelors (many did not finish up the necessary course requirements to complete their degree in their younger years) or to obtain their masters or PhD after they have been working in their given field for many years already and want to advance or make a greater contribution to their field. You are never too old to learn or try to better yourself and the world around you in the process.

No, I don't think that 50 is too old for a person to get a college degree or for any other age for that matter. As long as a person is interested to learn, I think that's what matters most. For learning is for young and old and it never stops.

We should not limit ourselves at our age when it comes to learning for our mind has a lot of potential which might only surprise us. I think learning only stops when we grow old. So, as long as the person has the capacity to get a degree, join an informal class for skills enhancement, etc. then I think he should go for it.

It depends on the person's capabilities and to his physical condition. There are 50-year-olds who still have the full faculty to learn and there are some who are not fit to go to school anymore. But, in general, learning doesn't end when you reach 50 as learning never stops. I remember my grandma classmate telling me that she wanted to finish her college degree because that was what she only lacked in life. She said that her children were already professionals and that she wanted to give herself a reward too by giving herself a degree. Although she often didn't hear clearly what our professor would say, I admire her will to go on studying. And she graduated with a BS in Elementary Education!

I think it depends on the reason you are getting the degree. If it is for enrichment it is never too late! I think that it is a noble goal to always strive to learn new things. I take and teach adult education classes myself.

If it is for job enhancement you have to consider a few things:

1) If you are taking time off of work how much money are you loosing out on?
2) What is the cost of the education?
3) What is the expected wage associated with your new specialty?
4) When do you hope to retire?

Using these bits of information it is possible to see if the degree is financially advisable.

Ex Sam Sample:

1) Will loose $100 a week over 80 weeks $8000
2) Has a job that partially reimburses tuition, but will pay $20,000 for the education including the loan. (Remember to count interest if you take out a loan!)
3) Expects to make $10,000 more a year with the new degree, which will take to years to get.
4) He hopes to retire in 15 years. (15 years - 2 years) x (10,000)

Sam will make an extra $130,000 in the next 15 years and the education is $28,000 this is a good risk, even if it takes an additional year (-$10,000) to find a new job, the money is a net gain of $92,000.

*Disclaimer
I am not a certified financial advisor, I just know money well.
If you get the chance talk to a financial advisor about this as he or she may have even more details to consider.

I recently started taking an online high school course as a refresher. I'm 47 and it's been 30 years since I was in school. I plan to continue on and get a degree also. I believe you are never to old to learn and that it helps keep your mind sharp.

No, I would encourage anyone to get the most education they can obtain. Martin Luther "Daddy" King, was 20 years old in the FIFTH grade....obtained a Divinity Degree at the age of THIRTY! Went on to be the "Father of the Civil Rights Movement.

I went to college in my early thirties and I would go back for a long as they allowed me. I love learning new things. i started my family young and once the kids were all in school that is when I went back. It worked great, as I did homework at the table with them.

I do not think you are ever to old for college, as long as you still have a good head on your shoulders.