Our economy is changing; more and more employers require advanced education. By 2018,
about two-thirds of all jobs will require at least some college education.
Education pays off in higher earnings, lower unemployment, and career advancement—and in the
satisfaction of achieving your educational goals. Starting school now will prepare you for what's next, putting you on the
road to long-term financial, professional, and personal success.
Job Security
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment Projections,
Population Survey
In general, people with college degrees are less likely to be unemployed. In 2010, while the average unemployment
rate remained steady at over 9%, unemployment rates for college-educated workers were much lower.
In 2010, the US also suffered a net loss of 500,000 jobs among people without a college degree—but college
graduates gained 1.2 million jobs.
Source: National Journal
Career advancement
Earning your degree can set you apart from your colleagues and other job applicants.
Approximately 30% of American workers 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher. And going back to school won't
just add a credential to your name—it can help you attain specialized
skills and knowledge crucial to your career.
Source: US Census
Higher earnings
Earning your degree can help you earn more, increase your lifetime earnings, and help you save more for retirement.
And the earlier you start your degree program, the more benefits you'll gain.
Source: U.S.
Census
Expense, completion, and careers
Going back to school is about your goals, your life, and your career. But it's also about the value
of the degree you'll earn. Capella graduates are proud of their degrees, and with good reason. Learn more »