A college degree can
provide many new and rewarding opportunities in life. A college education
can mean:
Greater Knowledge
A college education will
increase your ability to understand developments in science and in
society, to think abstractly and critically, to express thoughts clearly
in speech and in writing, and to make wise decisions. These skills are
useful both on and off the job.
More Money
A person who attends
college generally earns more than a person who does not. For example, in
1997, a person with a college degree from a four-year college earned
approximately $18,000 more in that year than a person who did not go to
college. Someone with a two-year associate's degree also tends to earn
more than a high school graduate.
Greater
Potential
A college education can help increase your
understanding of the community, the nation, and the world as you explore
interests, discover new areas of knowledge, and consider your lifelong
goals.
More Job Opportunities
The world is changing
rapidly. Many jobs rely on new technology and already require more brain
power than muscle power. In your working life, more and more jobs will
require education beyond high school. With a college education, you will
have more jobs from which to
choose. |
