The Benefits of Higher Education - Career Tech Oklahoma
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The most measured benefitof higher education is
graduate salaries—benefitsare equivalent to an investment
that returns 15.2% each year.
Lifetime difference of65% earning power when
comparing graduate salariesand those with only ahigh school diploma.
Higher education alsocorrelates to significantcontributions to society:
paying more taxes,higher health insurance
and pension contributions.
People with college educationare more likely to
live healthier lifestyles,with fewer incidences
of smoking and obesity.
Higher education also correlatesto people engaging morein voluntary efforts and
understanding political issues.
People are more satisfiedwith job when it requires them
to keep learning andattain higher education.