text: at 35, am i too old to go to college to become a psychiatrist?   i'm 37, and i just started my second semester in a 2 year college. i haven't regretted my decision for a second. you need to be prepare for the financial aspects, but the social ones are no problem. the only drawback with psychiatrist is that i think you usually need a phd or at least a master, so be prepared for 6-8 years of school. if you have the drive for that many years, go for it!!!