(ARA) - With unemployment rates as high as ever, many have gone back to the books to get better degrees. Along with better job opportunities, more education is bringing these jobseekers higher paychecks.
"People are going back to school for better or completely new degrees," says Donna Graham at ClassesandCareers.com. "They see the necessity to be more competitive in the job market."
Even the employed are seeking higher education to ensure they always have a job and get a higher salary. Most continue working full time because they can't afford to cut back on their hours.
Getting a higher degree can make a huge income difference according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The average salary for someone who has a bachelor's degree is $58,000, compared to $47,000 for someone with an associate's degree. Want an MBA? Then the average salary jumps to $78,000 per year.
"I got my bachelor's degree in business management a long time ago. I've been working as an account executive for the past 12 years. Others have come into my company and quickly surpassed my position and salary because they had their master's degree," says Megan Ferrell, from Highlands Ranch, Colo. "Because times are so rough, I decided it was the appropriate time to get a better education."
That's when a friend recommended she visit
ClassesandCareers.com, a free online education information resource. She was contacted by an education counselor who set her along the path to getting her MBA.
"It's been nice to keep working full time while taking online classes at night," she says. "As soon as I finish I will be more qualified for higher salary jobs."
You don't have to settle for the low-paying jobs. Go back to school and earn a higher degree and get the salary you need. Fill out the form at
ClassesandCareers.com and an education adviser will help you find the program you need.
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