(ARA) - As the recent recession comes to a close and unemployment levels are still low, U.S. workers have more incentive than ever to invest in their education.
"The best investment that a person could make today is in their personal education," says Joseph Perry, CEO of the Council for Economic Education.
Getting a higher education pays dividends later in life through higher salaries, better health, and less vulnerability to unemployment. The difference in salaries between people who have degrees and people who do not is growing., Those with a bachelor's degree make 40 percent more than those with only high school diplomas, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and people who have received master's degrees have a 20 percent higher salary than those with bachelor's degrees.
"Those with an education can expect a certain level of comfort in their employment next time a recession rolls around," Perry says.
"I think my education is the best asset I have right now," says Mallory Green, a master's student at Colorado University. "I am confident that I'll be much more competitive in the career field with it."
Prospective students have a lot of options for how to continue their education. An excellent resource is ClassesandCareers.com. Users can
visit the site, fill out a form, and be contacted by an education advisor who will review the user's career goals and help them find money for school and get started toward earning a degree.
If you are ready to invest in education to increase your future earnings potential, visit
ClassesandCareers.com. Complete the form and an education advisor will contact you and help you get started.
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