In today’s economy, we have a lot of choices when it comes to work. In fact, there’s plenty of jobs out there that don’t require much education. With just a high-school diploma (and no college), you could find a job and expect to eventually make an average of about $850 a week...[1]
And depending on your situation, that could allow for a fairly decent lifestyle.
But if having a “fairly decent” lifestyle at $850 a week doesn’t fit your long-term goals in life, or $850 a week just doesn’t cut it…
Then earning a college degree could really help make a difference.
A big difference.
Today, School Match Pro will shed some light on the benefits of earning your bachelor’s degree, and we’ll show you a simple way to find a college or degree program that matches your needs.
And get this… with today’s technology, that could mean earning your bachelor’s degree fully online, at a potentially lower cost than earning one on campus.
First, is going to college worth it?
Well, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person who has graduated high school but has never earned any college credits makes about $44,000 a year. That’s not bad, but it’s not great.
However, a person who has earned their bachelor’s degree makes an average of about $74,000 a year. That’s a big difference. A potentially life changing difference.[2]
Now, even though people with a bachelor’s degree earn, on average, $30k more a year than people who only have a high school diploma, we know college is not for everyone. And we know that today you have choices.
You have choices like vocational schools, trade schools, career colleges and licensing/certification programs. All of which can help you launch a rewarding career. And all of which School Match Pro can help you find.
But today’s topic isn’t about going to trade or vocational school. It’s about whether or not it’s worth going to college.
And by worth, that doesn’t only mean your potential income after graduation, but the costs of going to college too.
You see, college can be expensive. And depending on whether you go to a public school or private school, your tuition, room and board and other expenses can vary greatly. A “traditional” bachelor’s degree could end up costing you well over $100k.
However, as we mentioned earlier, today’s technology allows for you to work towards your bachelor’s degree, fully remote and fully online.
And because of this, the cost of college for fully online students can be far less than for students who live and learn on campus.
How much less does an online degree cost?
EducationData.org says, “For public 4 year colleges, when tuition and the cost of attendance are compared between an online degree and an in-person degree, the online degree is $31,165 cheaper.”[3]
See, earning a degree fully online could be significantly cheaper than earning one in person. So, if cost is an issue, learning fully online could be a better solution than learning on campus.
And… financial aid is also available for students who study fully online!
So, whether going to college is worth it or not depends on you, your educational goals and the life you want to live.
Now, if you feel college is for you, School Match Pro can connect you directly with the school or program that best fits your lifestyle, goals, timeframe and, perhaps most importantly… your budget.
All you have to do is go to our homepage, SchoolMatchPro.com, click on “Begin Your Search Now” and a world of educational opportunities will open up for you.
It’s your life and you deserve to live it, your best!
[1] Average College Graduate Salaries | Bankrate
[2] Education pays, 2022 : Career Outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
[3] Cost of Online Education vs. Traditional Education [2023]: Comparison (educationdata.org)
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