By DeVry University
February 2, 2020
5 min read
February 2, 2020
5 min read
In today's fast-paced, entrepreneurial world, it's no surprise that people may ask themselves: is college necessary? These days, building your own brand can be as simple as creating an account on Instagram and growing your network is just a few clicks away. So does a college degree still matter? We've rounded up the facts to help you decide. Here are a few reasons why college is important – and can help you reach your goals.
Those with a Bachelor's degree earn, on average, 64% more per week than those with only a high school diploma.
Graduates with a Master’s degree earn nearly double the amount of high school grads.
At 4.1%, the high school grad unemployment rate is more than twice as high as the 2.8% unemployment rate for college grads with at least an associate degree.
When considering the above statistics, it's easy to make a case for earning a degree. Simply put by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "In terms of dollars, education makes sense … the more you learn, the more you earn."
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In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 1400 Crystal Dr., Ste. 120, Arlington, VA 22202. DeVry University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, www.tn.gov/thec. Naperville Campus: 1200 E. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563. Unresolved complaints may be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the online compliant system http://complaints.ibhe.org/. View DeVry University’s complaint process https://www.devry.edu/compliance/student-complaint-procedure.html Program availability varies by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
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