Go to College
A college education is one of the best investments of your life. Your college degree will open up doors of opportunity that would otherwise be unavailable.
- In today's dollars a bachelor's degree is worth more than $2.1 million over 40 years
- Today's economy requires a more educated workforce, especially in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields
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During a recession, obtaining a college degree becomes even more crucial. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, all seven of the job categories that are predicted to grow faster than average during the next decade require a college diploma. These careers, which include teaching, healthcare and technology, will account for 42 percent of the nation's projected job growth by 2013.
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Obtaining a college degree isn't just about making more money. According to Katharine Hansen at Quintessential Careers, a college education is associated with other benefits, such as:
- Longer life-spans
- Greater economic stability and security
- More prestigious employment and greater job satisfaction
- Less dependency on government assistance
- Greater participation in leisure and artistic activities
- Greater community service and leadership
- More self-confidence
- The U.S. Department of Education provides four main reasons for going to college at www.college.gov:
- Boost your earnings
- Find your passion
- Grow with help and support
- Lift your family
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