Why College Education Is Important

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Why a college education is important

A college education is important for many reasons such as better opportunities for employment, financial stability, happy married life and future. The prominent reason for people to acquire a college degree is to get a good job. Bureau of Statistics has revealed that workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more compared to the students with a high-school diploma. Everyone is aspiring to secure their future by findings of appropriate employment. A college education increases the likelihood of getting a job in future. Statistics reveal that students with a college degree earn $1 million more than a worker who is without a post-secondary degree. Investing in college education is important because a person will less likely face unemployment. With a college degree, an individual can have a stable career.

Another reason for completing a college degree is job satisfaction. Studies have determined a positive relationship between a college degree and job satisfaction. individuals after completing college education find better opportunities of employment with better wages that lead to increased satisfaction. Researches have revealed that college degrees allow individuals to attain financial stability. working adults with a college education are 9.4 times more likely to have bank accounts than people with school education. tax refund loan is also paid by workers who acquired college degrees.

The impacts of a college degree are not limited to financial aspects. Sociologists have identified a positive link of college education with marriage life. Adults who complete a college education are more likely to live a happy married life. Their marriages are long-lasting. The research conducted by Pew depicts that women with college degrees are expected to complete at least 20 years of marriage compared to women with high-school degrees only. The people who completed college education are well informed about their health so they are expected to live a healthy life. This is because education gives them an awareness of investing in health insurance and other welfare funds that help them in managing health. They also exhibit healthy lifestyle patterns apparent in their habits of taking vegetables, fruits and milk in diets (Rau et al., 2000). They give more time to fitness and exercise. This reflects the role of education on changing their behaviors towards wellness. Compared to the individuals below college-level education neglect their health which increase the risks of different diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cardiac problems.

Earning a college degree is important because it boosts the level of happiness. Better financial and socio-economic status contributes to their happiness and wellness. Because they are less likely to remain unemployed or unhealthy, they will stay away from stress or psychological problems. College graduates are well aware of managing their stress such as by adopting coping strategies. They give time to meditation and other physical exercises that help them in calming minds. Individuals who lack college degrees are more likely to be unhappy because of financial insecurity and low wages(Rau et al., 2000). A college education also contributes to the social development of individuals. People who are more educated know how to live in society and interact with others. they exhibit appropriate behaviors that help them in adapting to society.

The benefits of having a college degree are not limited to financial aspects because it covers all domains. People who acquire college degrees earn more, have better employment, are more healthy that leads to a happy life. By using their knowledge and awareness they build a positive personality that helps them in adjusting to society.

Work Cited

Oyserman, Daphna, et al. “School Success, Possible Selves, and Parent School Involvement.” Family Relations, vol. 56, no. 5, 2007, pp. 479–89.

Rau, William, and Ann Durand. “The Academic Ethic and College Grades: Does Hard Work Help Students to" Make the Grade"?” Sociology of Education, 2000, pp. 19–38.