Practical Necessity of A College Degree

The pursuit of education and knowledge are among the chief gifts you can give yourself. While
there are educational opportunities all around us, some of them come at a greater cost than
others. A college education might require a hefty investment of time and money upfront but the
probable payoff is much enhanced over time than if you used your life experiences in order to
achieve the same level of learning that you can pack into 2, 4, or 5 years of an undergraduate
education on the college level.

Over the span of your lifetime you are likely to pay far less for your college education than you
would pay (in earning potential) for not having a college education. At the same time, each level
of college education you receive increases your overall earning potential. This means that a
one-year degree in a technical field will provide a modest boost from a high school diploma
when it comes to earning potential but an associate's degree will provide an even better boost.

You will see an even more significant improvement in earning potential when you increase
from an associate's degree to a bachelor's degree. The vast majority of students enter the
work force upon completion of a bachelor's degree. Those students, however, who remain
in school for graduate studies often, find that a master's degree even further improves their
lifetime earning potentials.  

The problem for most when it comes to making the jump between degrees and educational
levels is cost. There are times in life when we simply need to get out of school and get to work.  
Take for example my own situation. Though married at a young age with a child and a working
family man, I continued to attend Los Angeles Valley College. I managed to eventually graduate
with an AA Degree and continued to attend classes there as I felt a need to study up a particular
course of interest.

The good news is that it is gradually becoming easier for those with careers to further their
education without sacrificing either their careers or their family during the process. Of course
there will be some sacrifices along the way but it isn't an all at once or nothing endeavor. You
can work towards your degree by taking online classes, night classes, and Saturday classes.
The information age has made it easier than ever before to achieve the educational goals you
need to meet in order to satisfy your dreams for the future.

Your level of education will get your foot in the door when it comes to certain jobs and your lack of
education will limit you far more than a lack of experience will limit you in many cases. As time grows
on, more and more companies are seeking employees that have degrees rather than those who
have experience in the field. If you hope to remain competitive in the business world you need to arm
yourself with the proper education. Check with your company to see if they offer any sort of incentives
for employees continuing their education. You might be surprised to find that your company offers to
match your tuition funds or even completely reimburse them if you are working towards a degree that
will assist you in your job functions.

There is no wrong reason to get an education. Even if you are applying for a job that won't use your
specific degree, you might find that having a degree at all gives you a boost over other applicants for
the same position. A college degree is becoming more and more necessary in today's business
climate. You need to take every opportunity that is available to you in order to get your college degree.

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