Knowing Why You Should Go to College

Did you know that over a lifetime, a college graduate makes almost $1 million dollars MORE than someone without a college education?

According to the Census Bureau*, over an adult's working life:
-high school graduates earn an average of $1.2 million
-associate's degree holders earn about $1.6 million
-bachelor's degree holders earn about $2.1 million

Money is not the only benefit.
Here is a partial list of additional benefits:
-higher levels of saving
-increased personal/professional mobility
-improved quality of life for their offspring
-better consumer decision making
-more hobbies and leisure activities
-positive correlation between completion of higher education and good health


Part of getting ready to go to college is knowing WHY you want to go. Hope the previous information helps convince you!



*Porter, K.(2002) “The Value of a College Degree”. Retrieved January 21, 2009, from ERIC Digest Web site: http://www.ericdigests.org/2003-3/value.htm