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Why should you go to college?

A college education means more options, more money and a better life.

By now you probably know that one of the best things you can do after high school is continue your education. At college, you try new things, meet new people and expand your understanding of the world and what it has to offer.

Higher education also improves your chances of having the life and job you want. In most cases, the more education you have, the more careers and jobs you can choose from, and the more money you can earn.

A few important facts about people who graduate from college:

 

  • They live longer.
  • They are physically healthier.
  • They are more likely get jobs AND keep them.
  • They are more likely to enjoy the work they do.
  • They have more options and can change careers more easily.

 

Some statistic about who earns what:

 

  • People who didn’t finish high school earn about $18,519 per year.
  • People who only received their GED or high school diploma earn about $28,816 per year.
  • People who attended some college but did not receive a degree earn about $34,567 per year.
  • People who received their associate’s degree earn about $35,972 per year.
  • People who received a bachelor’s degree or higher earn about $59,539 per year.

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By 2014, 77 % of new jobs in Washington state that pay enough for an individual to support a small family will be held by people who’ve continued their education.

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