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Why Go to College?

There is no doubt that the decision to go to college can change your future. Nothing opens the doors of opportunity like a college degree. With today’s quickly changing workforce and increased reliance on technology, more and more jobs require a college education. In the “old” days, employees would stay in one job for most of their life. Today, employees may change jobs up to 7 times over a lifetime. Therefore, employers seek out people who already possess the skills necessary to perform the job. Even entry level jobs that previously required a high school diploma may now require more complex skills and education.

The top reasons to go to college:
  1. Today, more and more jobs require a college degree. 60% of new jobs created between today and 2010 will require some type of education after high school.
  2. More than two-thirds of the fastest growing occupations require college degrees.
  3. If you have a college education, you will have many more career possibilities than someone who does not.
  4. More education means more income. A college degree will help you earn, on average, twice the amount you could with just a high school diploma.
  5. Exposure to new thoughts, people and experiences expands your world and makes you more self-assured and more confident.
  6. You have greater job security as a college graduate.
  7. A degree allows preparation for a specific career; therefore, a college degree can help
    you get a job in a career field that interests you.
  8. Going to college may allow you to continue pursuing extra-curricular interests
    such as athletics, music, drama, cultural activities, etc.
  9. A college education is a lifelong investment that you will never lose.
  10. A college degree can help you take control of your future.
TIP: Still not sure? Use our Value of College calculator to find out if college is worth it! Sources:
U.S. Bureau of Census, Current Population Study, Educational Attainment in the United States 2006
U.S. Bureau of Labor - Bureau of Statistics May 2006 State Occupational Employment Statistics Survey