[SirLinksalot]

In many professions college is the only entry point, such as law and medicine and most engineering

Law and Medicine are great degrees. The only question I have about them is this : ARE THE PORTABLE ?

For instance, if you got your law degree in Florida, are you allowed to practice it if you were to move to California or vice versa ? Or do you have to take the bar again when you move to another state ?

Same question with a Medical degree... can you take it with you from one state to another ?

The thing about being, say a Computer Engineer is this --- tools are STANDARD and if you can demonstrate expertise and experience in say -- Java Programming, you can take it anywhere with you.

[Publius Valerius]

For instance, if you got your law degree in Florida, are you allowed to practice it if you were to move to California or vice versa ? Or do you have to take the bar again when you move to another state?

Depends on the state. Some states allow for free movement of attorneys, while other states require every prospective attorney to take the bar exam. Typically, the latter states are those that are heavily populated or are considered to be desireable destinations--New York, Florida, South Carolina, Texas (I think) etc.

I'd say the majority of states allow relatively free movement.