Accounting / Benefits of a Degree

Higher Pay

The number one benefit of a college degree is increased yearly income. Though the earnings differential between college and high school graduates varies over time, college graduates, on average, earn more than high school graduates1. Degree programs provide students with practical, up-to-date information and skills that are in demand and truly valuable to employers.

Better Job Security

Because your degree provides you a more detailed understanding of your field it is beneficial for your employer to retain you and give you better and more frequent promotions. The more valuable you are to the organization, the less expendable you are.

Increased Career Opportunities

Another benefit of a college degree is the number of job opportunities for which you become qualified. Many employers prefer to hire someone with a college degree, and when faced with a choice between two candidates with equal experience and skill will likely choose the candidate with the degree.2

Better Quality of Life

Getting the edge needed to land a job in a field that is satisfying is one of the great benefits of a college degree. When you are satisfied in your career you are able to do more for yourself, your employer, and your family. Through acquiring a degree, you will have stepped into a new and rewarding part of life by gaining the knowledge of a career that interests you with opportunities for quality employment and increased economic standing.


Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education Washington DC - http://www.ericdigests.org/2003-3/value.htm
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2002/winter/art01.pdf