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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.  Click here to find out how returning to college has helped Dan in his career. Click here to learn the advantages he feels that adults students have. 

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