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Important College Facts
for Students

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Why Should You Go To College?
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College is the pathway to success and a better life
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College graduates earn more money and get better jobs
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Unemployment rates are lower for college graduates
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College will help you help your family
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College is a lot of fun!
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A Who’s Who of Famous College Graduates
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How Do You Pay for College?
College Facts – Student Presentation
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Overview

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College opens doors to opportunity and expands
your horizons.
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Graduating from college will be a source of pride
because it is a great accomplishment.
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You get to follow your dreams and determine your
future!
College Facts – Student Presentation
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Pathways to Success and a
Better Life

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College Graduates Earn
More Money
High School Dropout
High School Graduate
Some College, No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate (Ph.D.)
Professional Degree
$1,102,120
$1,531,400
$1,863,040
$1,920,680
$2,742,160
$3,337,800
$4,449,440
$5,612,760
Average Lifetime Earnings
College Facts – Student Presentation

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High school graduates earn $430,000 more over their
lifetimes than high school dropouts .
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Double your income by graduating from college.
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An Associate’s degree is worth $390,000 more than a high
school diploma.
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A Bachelor’s degree is worth $1.2 million more than a high
school diploma.
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A Doctorate (Ph.D.) is worth $1.7 million more than a Bachelor’s
degree.
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A Professional (law or medical) degree is worth $2.9 million
more than a Bachelor’s degree.
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Earn More Staying
School
College Facts – Student Presentation

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College is a Pathway to
Opportunity
In a global economy where
the most valuable skill you
can sell is your knowledge,
a good education is no
longer just a pathway to
opportunity – it is a
prerequisite.
– President Barack Obama
College Facts – Student Presentation

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All of the highest paying jobs require a college
degree.
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Jobs for college graduates include better benefits,
such as health insurance and retirement plans.
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College graduates have half the unemployment
rates of high school graduates and better job
security.
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There are many more jobs available for college
graduates than high school graduates.
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College is Required for a
Better Job
College Facts – Student Presentation

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College = Lower
Unemployment Rate
College Facts – Student Presentation

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You will be able to support your family with a
larger salary.
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You will pave the way for your brothers and
sisters and other relatives to go to college.
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You will be able to help your children with their
homework and give them a better life. As a
result, they will be more likely to attend college.