College Studies: The Value Of Graduate Studies

The value of graduate study

For many college studies may appear quite tough simply because of financial, intellectually, physically, academically or personally, yet none of them can ever deny its importance.

According to the Pew Research Centre college graduates aging between 25 and 32 working as full time employees are receiving almost $17,500 more per year in comparison with those who just hold a high school diploma. Also during the time of recession, unemployment amid college graduates was found to be much less than the unemployment among non-degree holders. A graduate person has a better understanding of the day-to-day matters like handle his finances more efficiently, makes better retirement plans for himself and is in a better position to provide direction to his life. He would be better prepared for facing adversities of life. After the graduation degree, a person may develop further interest in the subject and this can help him to pursue his dreams and decide which way to move.

Another advantage of being a qualified person is to become a better parent. According to the

National Household Education Surveys Program 2007, it has been confirmed that parents with higher qualifications pay more for the education of their children as they too expect their children to have a degree. Also, one of the primary reasons behind decrease in the child mortality rates has been an increase in the educational level of women. A graduate degree is particularly important for those who wish to enter into their desired professional field. A graduate degree can enhance the career of a person. It helps in progressing or promoting one’s capacity to outshine in his career or job. The modern abilities and knowledge one acquires fro...

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...o consider and look forward towards for a master’s degree.

A study report published by BMC Health, higher level of education is connected with lower levels of blood pressure, cortisol and stress hormone in comparison with less educated people.

Moreover, the graduates smoke less and exercise more. Graduates are not only paid better but sometimes they are provided with better health coverage facilities.

Everyone has to work for earning his livelihood during his life period. Those holding higher degree are often found to be more satisfied with their jobs. Thus, higher qualifications bring with itself a sense of satisfaction and a sense of understanding which is important in every field. Above all, a graduate degree brings with it a sense of pride, not only for the candidate but also for his entire family. This feeling of pride and happiness is just priceless.