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The Value of a College Education

By any measure, a college education is something to be treasured. With a college education you will have better job opportunities, less chance of unemployment, have more opportunities for promotions, lead a happier and healthier life, and earn more money. According to the 2000 Census:

College graduates took home an average of $45,678 per year as compared to the $24, 572 average salary of those who finished only high school.

According to The Employment and Training Administration, a person with a bachelor's degree earns a million dollars more over a lifetime than a worker with only a high school diploma.

The Department of Education's Educational Resource Information Center found that when compared to high school graduates, college graduates:

  • Are more likely to have meaningful, interesting work;
  • Enjoy better health;
  • Are more competent in their savings and investment behavior;
  • Tend to be more politically active;
  • Are twice as likely to be involved in community volunteerism;
  • Rate themselves as happier and more satisfied with life in general.

By diligently scouring the Internet, we have unearthed valuable sites, uncovered the best information, and have found the colleges we feel would be most beneficial to you if you are searching to further your education.

If your quest for useful information has been unsuccessful up to this point, please take the next five minutes and browse through our site to locate the information you need.

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