Top 10 Benefits of a College Degree

In today’s economy, you need a bachelor’s degree just to get your foot in the door. But the benefits of a college degree go well beyond qualifying for a job. Research shows earning a college degree increases people’s happiness, average salary and overall health.

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For instance, workers with a bachelor’s degree earn an average of $461 more a week than workers with a high school diploma, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. College grads are also less likely to be unemployed – 2.5% compared to 4.6% of diploma holders in 2018. College graduates make up 75% of homebuyers, according to a 2016 report by Zillo.

Whether you’re looking for more fulfillment, to plan a better future or to provide for your family, a college degree can help you get the most out of your life.

00:00 - Introduction to the benefits of college
00:20 - (1) College graduates earn more on average
00:47 - (2) College graduates are less likely to be unemployed
01:07 - (3) College graduates are more likely to enjoy their jobs
01:25 - (4) College graduates are financially savvy
01:46 - (5) College graduates are more likely to own their own homes
02:10 - (6) College graduates marry more, and stay that way longer
02:31 - (7) College graduates tend to live longer
02:49 - (8) College graduates have better overall health
03:02 - (9) College graduates get a boost in happiness
03:16 - (10) College graduates give back
03:44 - Recap of the top 10 benefits of a college degree