Top 10 Benefits of a College Degree

In today’s economy, you need a bachelor’s degree just to get your foot in the door. But the benefits of a college degree go well beyond qualifying for a job. Research shows earning a college degree increases people’s happiness, average salary and overall health.

For instance, workers with a bachelor’s degree earn an average of $461 more a week than workers with a high school diploma, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. College grads are also less likely to be unemployed – 2.5% compared to 4.6% of diploma holders in 2018. College graduates make up 75% of homebuyers, according to a 2016 report by Zillo.

Whether you’re looking for more fulfillment, to plan a better future or to provide for your family, a college degree can help you get the most out of your life.

00:00 - Introduction to the benefits of college
00:20 - (1) College graduates earn more on average
00:47 - (2) College graduates are less likely to be unemployed
01:07 - (3) College graduates are more likely to enjoy their jobs
01:25 - (4) College graduates are financially savvy
01:46 - (5) College graduates are more likely to own their own homes
02:10 - (6) College graduates marry more, and stay that way longer
02:31 - (7) College graduates tend to live longer
02:49 - (8) College graduates have better overall health
03:02 - (9) College graduates get a boost in happiness
03:16 - (10) College graduates give back
03:44 - Recap of the top 10 benefits of a college degree

[AliTechy]

Great video highlighting the importance of a college degree. The narrator spoke so eloquently, wish to be at SNHU someday! 💯

[cedricjustina.alcoseba]

this video encourages me to finish college, but i'm still a senior high school student, please pray that i will pass college degree so i will have a successful life.

[edwardmartin]

If you graduate from college, you need to be aware of jealous people.

[BENJAMIN]

College can help you to enjoy the road of learning and loving your subject.

[SaidVazquez]

This video inspires me to start taking my college education more seriously. Im currently 25 and want to do something with my life. I definitely want to do what truly makes me happy.

[carseyfighter]

This entire video us offset by simply finding a job in trades or learning things online and then the socials and marrying thing, this can be overcome by simply putting yourself out there. If you want to live a prosperous life, face your fears and work hard.

[vellbariaofficial]

I am a college dropout since the half of 2019, I still wanted to finish college in which I've started. I hope I can go back to where I started. If not, I'll change the college course for a big change if that program that I was part of before my 3rd gap year won't allow me. I hope I can go back and start college again.

[CT-ycgd]

Unsure of the pricing NH housing and rental market. But I know in CA you pretty much NEED a degree to get a job that pays well enough just to survive. Unless you are okay with living with a roommate in the ghetto for the rest of your life.

[Videokid]

Look into college and hopefully by next year I can make the decision

[fjoelprice]

For those thinking college is a great idea, you still have to pay loans for the next 20 years. So basically you'll have more asset as a high school grad.

[spiritualawakening]

Mam, I've one question.. In my life I'm also pursue college not from any university.. Can I learn everything from college

[nickysteez]

Other benefits of a college degree include networking, and learning to be responsible.