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Benefits of College Completion: Higher Earnings, Employment & More
- 1. Benefits of College Completion Ms. Sheila Caldwell Director, Complete College Georgia
- 2. Why Complete College? By 2020, 61% of jobs in Georgia will require a college certificate or college degree.
- 3. More Employment Opportunities High School Graduates lost 200,000 jobs in 2012. College graduates gained 1,676,000 jobs in 2012.
- 4. Increased Hourly Wages UNG Bachelor Degree Holders earn an average of $18.00 per hour compared to HS Graduates who earn $8.00 per hour.
- 5. Learn More, Earn More College Graduates earn an average of $1,000,000 more than high school graduates in lifetime earnings.
- 7. Higher Annual Incomes 2–Year Degree holders earn an average of $9,400 more annually than high school graduates. 4-Year Degree holders earn an average of $21,100 more annually than high school graduates.
- 8. Higher Employment Rates College graduates had an unemployment rate of 3.6% in 2013. High School graduates had an unemployment rate of 7.2% in 2013.
- 9. Lower Poverty Rates The poverty rate in 2011 was 5% for college graduates. The poverty rate in 2011 was 14% for high school graduates.
- 10. Enhanced Employment Benefits Retirement Benefits Health Savings Account Tuition Reimbursement
- 12. Is College Worth the Investment? Yes! The rate of return is much higher than many alternative investments.
- 13. Is College Worth the Investment?
- 14. UNG is Committed to Student Success Gain Leadership Skills Gain Global & Soft Skills Obtain a College Degree
- 15. Go & Graduate !
- 16. References Brookings Institution, The Hamilton Project, 2013 College Board, Education Pays , 2013 Complete College America, 2011 Georgetown University, The College Payoff, 2011 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013