Why Earn a Degree?

What Does a Degree Get You?

With many career paths not requiring a degree, going to college can seem like too big of an investment. The truth is getting a college degree opens a whole world opportunities for employment and for personal development.

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86%

more job opportunities for college graduates

$2.8

million in lifetime earnings compared to $1.6 million for high school graduates

80%

of careers in four of the fastest-growing occupations—healthcare, STEM, education, and government services—require more than a high school degree

60%

of bachelor's degree holders say they are highly satisfied and their job is more than just a paycheck

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Your degree means something to employers.

It shows you have the time management, self discipline, and communication skills necessary to navigate online classes.

You'll have more opportunities.

The number of job opportunities for those with a bachelor's degree or higher have grown at a faster rate than those for non-degree holders. A degree doesn't just increases your job prospects; people with a bachelor’s degree or higher also have a higher earning potential on average than those holding an associate's degree or below.

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It's not just about earning more.

Earning a degree can help you transition from a job into a career you care about. People with degrees are overall more satisfied with their careers.

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