More and more people everyday are graduating from college because they know how important it is to have a degree. Deciding to go to college is an expensive investment, but will pay off in the long run. Nowadays, jobs are much more demanding with having a college degree and that it makes it very difficult, for one without a college degree, to receive a good paying position within the company. Our society is always in competition with each other that if you don’t have a college degree it’s going to be very difficult to get your foot in the door versus someone with a college degree. There are many advantages to having a college degree. One is that you will earn more money versus someone that doesn’t have a college degree. You will also have a better opportunity to find and keep a better job. Also, college graduates develop knowledge and experiences that you wouldn’t develop otherwise if you didn’t go to college.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock stated, “College graduates took home an average of $45,678 per year as compared to the $24,572 average salary of those who only completed high school.” There is a remarkable difference in salary for those that graduate from college versus those who do not. Most people are going to college because they know that once they graduate they will have a better paying job. When I worked for a company back in Chicago I noticed that most of the resumes that were kept for review were for people who had college experience or a college degree. Company’s first look at the educational background an applicant has because that shows them the knowledge and experience they carry for that position. I believe that the value of a college education shows the most when you see the difference in pay compared to the pay you were receiving before you even had a college education.
The world changes so much these days that it is crucial that you continue to update yourself with the latest knowledge that is out there. People that carry a college education have a better opportunity to find and keep a job. People who have a better understanding of the business world, because of a college, education are replacing so many more jobs. Companies know that by going to college you learn what is required to work in a business environment. Companies also know that you carry skills and attributes that a non-college graduate wouldn’t have. By having a college education a company will see you as an asset to the company and would not let you go as easily as someone who didn’t have a college education. Also, by having a college education you will have a wider range of jobs to choose from.
