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Whether you are uncertain about going to college or you just need some reassurance you're on the right track, here are a few reasons to go to college:
- Every bit of education you get after high school increases the chances you'll earn good pay. Most college graduates earn a lot more money during their working years than people who stop their education at high school.
- The more education you get the more likely it is you will always have a job. According to one estimate, by the year 2028 there will be 19 million more jobs for educated workers than there are qualified people to fill them.
- Continuing education after high school is much more important for your generation than it was for your parents' generation. Today most good jobs require more than a high school diploma. Businesses want to hire people who know how to think and solve problems.
- Education beyond high school gives you a lot of other benefits, including meeting new people, taking part in new opportunities to explore your interests, and experiencing success.
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| Expected lifetime earnings |
| Professional degree |
$4.4 million |
| Doctoral degree |
$3.4 million |
| Master's degree |
$2.5 million |
| Bachelor's degree |
$2.1 million |
| Associate's degree |
$1.6 million |
| Some college |
$1.5 million |
| High school graduate |
$1.2 million |
| Non-high school graduate |
$1 million |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
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