The Case for College
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Attending college can affect how much money you make throughout your career!
Having a college degree or certification opens up more possibilities for your future, including more stable employment, greater benefits, and better career opportunities. In the long term, any type of education after high school can benefit your career.
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The financial benefit of attending college.
One important thing to consider when deciding whether or not to attend college is the amount of money you can expect to make in your chosen career. Government research shows that salaries rise considerably when you have a college degree—and the higher the degree, the higher the salary.
Studies show that:
- People with college degrees or certifications earn about 56% more than those who only have a high school diploma
- By the year 2020, 65% of all jobs will require education and training beyond high school
- Few jobs requiring only a high school diploma have promotion potential
Median Weekly Earnings by Degree
Doctoral $1,883
Professional $1,861
Master’s $1,497
Bachelor’s $1,248
Associate’s $887
Some college $833
High school diploma $746
Less than high school diploma $592
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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