The Return in Investment of a College Degree Is Real—In More Ways Than One

  • In Georgia, a bachelor’s degree can add over $1.3 million to your lifetime earnings compared to stopping at high school. Master’s degree? Even more. That’s not pocket change—that’s generational wealth.
    (USG Economic Impact 2023, USG Lifetime Earnings 2023) 
  • College grads consistently earn more and have lower unemployment rates than non-grads.
    (Bureau of Labor Statistics) 
  • What about jobs that don’t require a degree? Most hit a ceiling fast, and automation and AI are reshaping industries. Many future jobs don’t yet exist, so college keeps your career options wide open.

 

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Beyond the Numbers

  • In college, you’ll learn critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability—transferable skills employers crave in a fast-changing world. 
  • It’s also about experiences: campus life, diverse perspectives, leadership opportunities, and friendships that last a lifetime. 
  • You’ll have access to mentors, professional networks, and opportunities that non-degree paths rarely match. 

Your Future, Your Choice

Think big. Think long-term. Do you want flexibility? Higher lifetime earnings? More job security and less chance of unemployment? The payoff of a KSU degree lasts a lifetime.

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