are careers available as photographers

[firsttime]

I am a newbie on this forum

First I would like to thank Gibbon for answering my question about taking photos using eye glasses.

I am think of taking a photography course (1 year in length) but before I invest a lot of money I would like to know if careers are available as photographers. If you have experience as a Porfessional photographer please let me know the types of work available and kind of pay I can expect. I am not interested in part time work as I hope to pay of my student loan and survive on an income as a photographer. Do I have high hopes or can a lining be made as a photographer? I like all sorts of photos so any field (commercial, etc) would be do able.

Thanks for your time in responding. Cheers FT.