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More data and research shows that a college education not onlyincreases a graduate's earning power but also open new doors andopportunities that would not exist before they completed theirdegree. But first the important stuff, the money. On average college anduniversities can make up to double the amount of money in a yearand over their working lives than a high school graduate. Peoplewith a graduate degree or a doctorate can triple or quadruple ahigh school graduate earnings. When it comes to the big money there is no competition. Ninepercent of college graduates brought home more than $100,000 ayear or more while only one percent of high school graduatesreached that income level. The opportunity to earn more money,year over year, and at the highest level is clearly more open tocollege or university graduates. It is also easier for a college graduate to get their first job,move up more quickly in their chosen field, and reach the top,than it is for a person with only a high school diploma. Collegegraduates bring specialized training and skills and they arealso more likely to have enhanced communication and writingabilities, are able to adjust and multi-task, and have a rangeof abilities to grow that make them more desirable to employers. A person who takes the short route to the working world afterhigh school is actually taking a short term gain for long termpain. Even after you add the cost of four years college at anaverage cost of $10,000.00 to the income you could make in thatperiod you will still be far behind. You may pick up an extra$100,000 in the short term that will cost you and your family amillion dollars in the long run. An investment in a college education will also pay off inopening a lot of other doors. Many people find that the friendsthey graduate with in college often become part of theirnetwork. This network can pass along possible job leads,lucrative investment opportunities, and even social or politicalconnections. These doors are only open however to those who attend collegeand complete their degree program. Don't let these doors slamshut in your face. It is never too late to go back to school andtake advantage of the benefits that a college education canprovide. Yes, it may hurt a little in the short term, but at theend you will almost certainly be better off |
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