Study: College grads are most satisfied with their careers
February 21, 2012
A recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that college graduates are more satisfied with their jobs than other workers.
The survey of more than 2,000 American adults found that 37 percent of college graduates are "completely satisfied," 46 percent are "somewhat satisfied" and 16 percent classify themselves as "dissatisfied."
In comparison, among those who currently do not have a college degree but are working toward one, 30 percent are completely satisfied, 51 percent are somewhat satisfied and 19 percent are dissatisfied.
Just 26 percent of those without a college degree and who are not enrolled in a traditional or online college or university classify themselves as completely satisfied, while 58 percent say they are somewhat satisfied and 15 percent are dissatisfied.
While going to college certainly doesn't guarantee that a person will find and be hired for their "dream" job, having a degree does help make you stand out from the competition in the job market and increase your earning potential.
In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that individuals with a bachelor's degree make more money on average than those without one. The government agency reports that, in 2010, workers with a degree made $1,038 per week. That's $271 more than those with an associate degree and $412 more than high school grads.
Moms who want to pursue a degree should know that they have several options to help them pay for it, including grants for parents, college scholarships, loans and other financial aid.
