My next articles will discuss several pointers about college – why college, getting ready and planning ahead. According to the Center for Public Education, individuals who earn a college degree receive 72% more in wages than those with only a high school degree.
A college degree means greater opportunity and choices. The knowledge and tools one gains can be used the rest of the individual’s life. Colleges enhance knowledge. Like working out, or playing a sport, college increases the capabilities of the most important function in the body – the brain. A college education will increase a person’s ability to understand society, think abstractly and critically, but most importantly, express thoughts and ideas clearly in speech, writing, and trouble shooting to make better decisions. These skills make a person better both on and off the job.
A college degree also opens the door for more career choices. In our rapidly changing world, jobs that exist today may not exist tomorrow. Many jobs that are unheard of today, may be our in our children’s future. With transferable skills developed in college, our children will be better prepared for these new positions.
A college degree increases the likelihood of a higher income, a better standard of living and a more satisfying job. Males between 24 and 34 years old can earn 54% more with a college degree. Females in this age group can earn 88% more. In today’s economy this is BIG!!
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