How Much is Education Worth?

We all know education is expensive. Seem it s like over the last 10 years I have been attending college (yes, 10 years off and on) it has been getting more costly to attend an institution of higher learning. As I sat in yet another admissions office, rehashing every process - I began to wonder how much is your education really worth? There are days I plain out just want to quit even though I am so close, because quite simply - in this economy it doesn't feel like anyone is getting or keeping a job based on credentials.

So what is the proof that education is still worth something in America?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2008:

With Bachelor's degrees being the new high school diplomas, it is safe to say that education is definetly an important step to achieve and even be able to keep employment.

However, after speaking with different people in different hiring authorities I am finding that even the most entry level positions are being applied for by people holding Master's and Doctoral degrees because the job market is so closed at right now. Without some form of education and experience, you are not likely to be able to enter the job market shy of retail positions or food services where there is a high amount of turn over and a low retention rate.

If your current position is not in high demand, maybe now is the time to change career fields. There are several options depending on your ability to finance your education or flexibility needed to complete an education. Of course if you have any college education completed it will shorten the time and costs. There are 4 year private and state schools that cost anywhere between 20K-100K in the State of Texas. You can complete your education morning, evening, weekends or even in your pajamas from the comfort of your own home.

Education is waiting for you everywhere you turn so heed the words of generations past - School is cool - Stay in School - in this day and age it just might pay the bills too!














Citations:
Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Costs - College for Texans
http://www.collegefortexans.com/apps/collegecosts.cfm