RHCSA or college degree?

I've been using Ubuntu for a while now, and was thinking about getting some Linux certifications to increase my marketability. I'm debating between getting the RHCSA(after studying for the linux+ and the LPI, but I probably wont get them, I'll just use the study material as a primer) and just going back to school at the local community college for an associates degree. It seems to me that the RHCSA and RHCE exams are pretty rigorous, and would probably look pretty good on a resume compared to some other certifications that just show how much you can memorize. Could I get the RHCSA and then go to school online part time while working? Should I do it the other way around?
I've been lurking on this site for a week or two now, and I'm confident that I'll receive very good advice from you guys. Thanks in advance for any help you guys provide.
I've been lurking on this site for a week or two now, and I'm confident that I'll receive very good advice from you guys. Thanks in advance for any help you guys provide.
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MCSA 2003, LFCS, LFCE (expired), VCP6-DCV
+1 experience and certifications are a very different experience than learning things through college program. I think each has its own values in its own way and having both under your belt will make the other easier.
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MCSA 2003, LFCS, LFCE (expired), VCP6-DCV
I would definitely check around and ascertain what kind of rep your community college has for teachers/classes. You seem to be like me (most of us I bet) and want to get your GE stuff out of the way. Even the night classes I've taken that were 6-9 PM usually only last until 7, just long enough for us to get our assignments for the week and be on the way.
I've also lucked into some extremely easy online classes through my small community college, so it's definitely possible.