So, you are probably pondering the reasons for going to college. Here is some information that may help you make the ultimate career choice, a college education. According to the U.S. Department of Education, here are 4 great reasons to consider getting a college degree
Greater Knowledge – A college degree will help you express your thoughts by speaking and writing effectively, help you learn how to make decisions and to think.
Make More Money – People that attend college or earn a degree earn more that people who do not attend college. A person who earns a two-year associate degree or a four-year bachelor degree makes more money more than a person who earns a high school degree. (Doing well in high school will allow you to get into the school of your choice, which can enhance your career even further).
Greater Potential – Attending college can really "expand your horizons" allowing you to increase your "...understanding of the community, the Nation and the world."
More Job Opportunities – With some many advances in technology, many jobs "require more brain power than muscle power." A college degree can help you enhance your ability to compete in the job marketplace.
A college degree could almost double earnings according to a study by the U.S. Census Bureau (The Big Payoff…). The average annual earnings for a high school graduate are $30,400 compared to the average annual earnings of $52,500 for someone with a Bachelor degree. Earnings with a Master Degree or Professional Degree (doctor, lawyer) rises to $62,300 and $109,600 respectively.
A college degree can secure more earnings over your career. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, here is how earnings compare:
· High school graduate earns $1.2 million
· College graduate – Associate Degree – earns $1.6 million
· College graduate – Bachelor Degree – earns $2.1 million
· College graduate – Master Degree – earns $2.5 million
· College graduate – Doctoral Degree (ex: Ph.D.) – earns $3.4 million
· College graduate – Professional Degree – earns $4.4 million
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