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Most college degrees still carry a financial benefit
A Texas Public Policy Foundation analysis found college entrants out-earned high school graduates by nearly $1 million over a 40-year period.
- A recent report found that college entrants outperform high school graduates by almost $87,000 over a 15-year period, demonstrating the enduring financial value of pursuing a degree.
- The Postsecondary Commission tracked 29,000 students from public colleges and universities in 2008-09 to measure net earnings gains compared to high school graduates, accounting for college costs.
- Engineering and architecture graduates earned an extra $204,686, while business or economics majors took home $184,000 more; even liberal arts majors benefited to the tune of more than $35,000.
- Questions persist regarding whether four- and two-year degrees justify their cost, despite the clear long-term earnings premium for graduates shown in the data.
- Students selecting an educational path must weigh these financial factors, as both traditional degrees and trade programs offer distinct long-term advantages for stability and earning potential.
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Pahrump Valley Times+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
EDITORIAL: Most college degrees still carry a financial benefit
A college degree remains a reliable indicator of success, despite concerns about affordability and questions about whether the value offered by institutions of higher learning is worth the significant investment required.
Omaha World-Herald+31 Reposted by 31 other sources
Most college degrees still carry a financial benefit
Average student gains $87,000 after 15 years, even after accounting for tuition, other costs
·Omaha, United States
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