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3 Reasons Why Going Back to School is a Great Idea | 02.09.10

It’s 2010, and the world is on the recovery from what many economists call the worst recession since the Great Depression in the 1930s. We get a lot of questions along the lines of “Should I go back to school?”, “Are banks still lending like they used to?”, “are online degrees as good as traditional ones?”… so we decided to take a look at why it is always a good idea to reinvest in your education.

1. More skills = more marketabilitySalary by Education Level

One of the fundamental reasons for going to school (or back to school) is to broaden your range of abilities and gain more knowledge to be useful and current in the workplace. Simply put, the more diverse and interesting (but relevant) classes you take, the more perspectives you gain to solve problems and convert them into opportunities. An employer will definitely look more favorably on a candidate with a varied and interesting academic background, and it could even be the difference between a hire or pass if you are equally matched with someone else.

2. More education = higher salary

Countless studies have shown that on the aggregate, those who take the time to go to school and earn degrees in their chosen fields almost always will earn more over their lifetime than those who do not. Not to mention the fact that according to the US Department of Labor Statistics, the higher your education level, the lower your chance of unemployment; this translates into more earnings, less stress, and better overall quality of life.

3. There are plenty of ways to fund your educational investment

From Federal Stafford loans to alternative student loans, to scholarship sources like ScholarshipPoints and Student Scholarship Search, there are a huge amount of resources to pay for school.

When it comes right down to it, spending the money and going to school makes a whole lot of sense in the long run. Plus, you’re sure to meet and network with lots of people and maybe even make some great friends in the process. Win-win.

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221 Responses to “3 Reasons Why Going Back to School is a Great Idea”

  1. Lazai says on March 9, 2010 at 2:46 am:

    this is true the best way for people to have better lives is thru an education

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  2. Michael says on March 8, 2010 at 6:26 pm:

    Yes being that were in a economic depression the people that dont have job or that never really had a good job and lost it could better themselves while there not working. So when the job market does get better they can have a better job or be more likely to recieve the job postition because they have education and knowlegde about the job, opposed to someone who doesn't.

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  3. tiara says on March 8, 2010 at 12:32 am:

    cool sounds amazing. i'm so glad i have this chance to go back and make something of myself!!!! i think this is a really good idea i'm so glad i was givin all this info.

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  4. natacha says on March 7, 2010 at 10:28 pm:

    this article is very true

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  5. Valerie says on March 7, 2010 at 9:03 pm:

    helpful

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  6. mac says on March 7, 2010 at 8:58 pm:

    The facts prove an education really does benefit you in the long run. Good article.

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  7. Allex says on March 7, 2010 at 1:45 am:

    Knowledge is power.

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  8. Jessica says on March 6, 2010 at 9:51 am:

    totally agreeable!

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  9. Lia says on March 6, 2010 at 5:05 am:

    yep yep, my mom is going back to school to do some graduate work in Marketing because back when she was in College they barely used computers so now she considers her knowledge to be "outdated" and she's not even 40 yet!

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    • Evan Jacobs says on March 9, 2010 at 3:54 pm:

      Education is something you definitely should consider throughout your entire life. There will *always* be a new skill to learn, or technology to get used to that helps you work more efficiently or better.

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  10. salma says on March 5, 2010 at 8:21 pm:

    amazing article loved it.

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  11. Laurie says on March 5, 2010 at 4:15 am:

    Three reasons why going back to school is a good idea?
    1. Increase in level of knowledge.
    2. Increase in future career possibilities.
    3. Increase in of information to share with others.

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  12. joah says on March 4, 2010 at 1:37 pm:

    than k you

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