Infographic: Does It Pay To Have An Education?

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A college education is typically seen a valuable and necessary investment for young adults, but does it pay to have a degree in the new economy?

With unemployment among college graduates at historic highs and outstanding student-loan debt at more than $1 trillion, aspiring college students need to ask themselves whether it is worth borrowing tens of thousands of dollars for a degree, if they are able to graduate on time, and most importantly, if they will earn enough of pay off their loans.


A college education is typically seen a valuable and necessary investment for young adults, but does it pay to have a degree in the new economy?

With unemployment among college graduates at historic highs and outstanding student-loan debt at more than $1 trillion, aspiring college students need to ask themselves whether it is worth borrowing tens of thousands of dollars for a degree, if they are able to graduate on time, and most importantly, if they will earn enough of pay off their loans.

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