Professional Singles
Statistics of Men and Women with College Degrees
While it may seem like common sense when you actually sit down and think about it, a college degree can do wonders for you and the lifestyle you may be striving to attain. Besides the pride that comes from having achieved one of the noblest of ventures out there - that of enlightenment through learning and earning that Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree, financial and cultural benefits are part of the package as well. Statistically speaking, professional singles with college degrees earn more yearly and over the course of their lifetimes than people without college degrees. It's a plain and simple, honest to goodness fact. But you already knew that, didn't you? If you didn't, or are just interested in backing up what you already knew, take a look at the following facts about college graduates, which we've broken down by category. There's a lot of information down there; see what applies to you.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, college graduates, over the course of their lifetime, earn more than high school graduates, with each level of education - AA, BA, MA, PhD - raising their earning potential one level higher.
Along with the need to boost salaries to accommodate and adapt to inflation, college graduate and professional singles's starting salaries are going up according to supply and demand, industry proliferation, and other factors. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of College and Employers, salaries for college graduates with liberal arts degrees, chemical engineering degrees, and accounting degrees, have gone up, year over year (2004-2005), by averages of 4.2%, 4.3%, and 3.9%, respectively. While it is difficult to predict or track actual salaries by degree and position, these figures are good for a rough estimate of averages out there for these majors.
Sample of worklife earnings by highest level of education
What does going to college cost? Can you afford not to go?
Going to college is definitely not the most affordable thing you might do, but the benefits far outweigh the costs. According to a report put out by the U.S. Department of Education, full-time students at public 4-year colleges pay around $8,500 for in-state tuition, room and board, while full-time students in public 2-year colleges pay roughly $1,500 per year in tuition (U.S. Dept. of Education, 2002).
Tuition rates vary by college/university, and there are exceptions to the cost experienced by the way students choose to live their lives while in school. But there is no question to the reality that people with college degrees, and higher education degrees in general, benefit from having pursued their education.
Other Reasons to Consider Getting Your Degree
- College opens your mind to new thought, cultures, ideas, & experiences
- An increase in job security as well as upward job mobility
- The ability to increase the amount you save each month towards retirement
- An improved quality of life for your children (if you have or will have children)
- An improved consumer awareness in terms of making purchases/decisions
- The likelihood of better health (a correlation has been proven between higher education and improved health practices)
Men VS Women
- Women make approximately 76% of what men make in similar positions
- Men statistically believe that women are paid the same as them
- Women (Gen-Xers), are less likely to sacrifice their family lives in order to move up the corporate ladder
- Men are less likely than women to become top executives by their 40th birthday
- Part-time female workers make 10% more than part-time male workers
- Women are significantly more likely to alter their work-life after having a child than men.
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