Did you know?

Most college graduates earn more than high school graduates within a few short years. (In 2004, full-time workers ages 25–34 with bachelor’s degrees earned 60 percent more, on average, than their counterparts who were high school graduates (U.S. Department of Education 2006).

College graduates make, on average, $17,400 more per year than high school graduates? (U.S. Department of Education 2006)

Most jobs now require some type of college degree.

Think you don't need a degree? Think again!

Here are just a few jobs that require education after high school:

  • Automotive mechanic
  • Hairdresser, hairstylist
  • X-ray technician
  • Police officer
  • Nurse
  • Teacher
  • Computer software engineer
  • Social worker
  • Child care provider
  • Doctor
  • Lawyer