Increase your long-term earning potential by earning a degree
October 14, 2011
If you've been struggling to make ends meet by working multiple jobs, you owe it to yourself and your family to try and give them a better life. Earning a college degree will put you on the fast track to a fulfilling career, and it will drastically improve your earning potential and your chance of finding a job with long-term security.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2009, the median income for young adults with a bachelor's degree was $45,000, while a person with a high school diploma or its equivalent made only $30,000 per year. This drastic increase speaks to the importance that employers are placing on a college education and how it can improve your chances of landing an interview in the first place.
Luckily, there are a number of financial aid opportunities that can help reduce the cost of tuition. College scholarships and grants will require a significant amount of time to research, but they can help reduce a prospective students' bottom line. It's never too late to head to college, so make the important step to improve your family's lives.
