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Even if you already have a job, investing in your education has its benefits. Launch a new or better career, improve your advancement potential, or earn more money. Just how much more? The results may surprise you.
According to US Census data released in 2006, the average bachelor's degree holder earns an average of $20 thousand more each year than those with high school diplomas alone. Those with advanced degrees, such as master's degrees, can expect to do even better, earning nearly $30 thousand more than bachelor's degree holders each year, and a whopping $50 thousand more than high school diploma holders. That means that whichever degree you earn, your increased salary will likely offset its cost in a short period of time.
Education may have its benefits, but it's still an investment of time. Fortunately, technological advances make earning your degree easier to manage than ever, even if you're working full-time or supporting a family. Online degree programs are booming, but in number and credibility. Many are accredited, and most allow you to work whenever and wherever you can. Even campus-based programs typically cater to a working adult's schedule, offering night and weekend courses.
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