Why Go To College?
Personal Growth and Expanded Horizons
If you go to college, you'll gain information and skills that you'll use for the
rest of your life. That's reason enough to pursue an education beyond high school,
but here are more practical considerations:
- Have more job opportunities
The world is changing rapidly. More and more jobs require education beyond high
school. College graduates have more jobs to choose from.
- Earn more money
A person who goes to college usually earns more than a person who doesn't. On average,
over a lifetime, someone who spends two years in college earns $250,000 more than
someone who doesn't. That's a quarter of a million dollars more over a lifetime.
- Expand your knowledge base
A college education helps you acquire a range of knowledge in many subjects, as
well as advanced knowledge in the specific subjects you're most interested in. It
also increases your ability to think abstractly and critically, to express thoughts
clearly in speech and in writing, and to make wise decisions. These skills are useful
both on and off the job.
- Increase your potential
A college education can help increase your understanding of the community and the
world as you explore interests, discover new areas of knowledge, and consider lifelong
goals.
Getting a college education is an investment that will pay back for a lifetime.
People with a college education have better job opportunities, earn more money,
and develop skills that can never be taken away.
It Doesn't Have To Be A Four-Year College
Consider attending a community college. Community colleges are public, two-year
schools that provide an excellent education, whether you're considering an associate
degree, a certificate program, technical training, or plan to continue your studies
at a four-year college. Learn more.