Benefits of Education

Completing your higher education should provide many benefits for you, your family and community. According to the College Board 2007 Education Pays Update (PDF 556KB), statistics indicate that education does pay. Some examples of education-related benefits may include:

• Higher earnings potential over the life of your career
• A greater degree of employee benefits
• Lower unemployment rates
• Improved healthy lifestyle
• Increased college enrollment rates for other family members
• Increased civic and voting participation