Top 10 Reasons to Get a College Education

  1. Most good-paying jobs will require a college education. 
    More than 60 percent of the jobs of the future will require at least a two-year college degree…many more will require a four-year degree.
     
  2. You'll make more money than others without a college education.
    College graduates are likely to make $22,000 more per year than those with only a high school education.
     
  3. You'll learn new skills and broaden your experience in life.
     
  4. You'll meet new people. 
    Colleges attract people from all walks of life and from all corners of the world who you might never have encountered if you didn't go to college.
     
  5. You'll increase your knowledge and understanding of the world around you.
    College is where you'll learn to solve problems and shape your viewpoint to build a stronger society.
     
  6. College educated people are generally healthier.
    Studies show that college graduates are less likely to be obese, they eat a healthier diet and live longer than those without a college degree.
     
  7. You'll achieve a better lifestyle. 
    College graduates generally have more job security and are more active in their communities.
     
  8. You'll be an inspiration to your family and friends.
    You can influence your friends and family to better themselves and create a stronger family and community.
     
  9. You'll have an easier time finding a job.
    You are less likely to be unemployed if you have a college degree than if you didn't.
     
  10. You'll have the opportunity to do something you love.

 

The future is yours, so get in the driver's seat!