Earning a degree could benefit your life in many ways – some perhaps that you’ve considered and others that hadn’t yet crossed your mind. While everyone’s experience and goals are unique, here are some possible outcomes of earning your degree.
A New Career or Promotion
Some employers require or strongly prefer that new hires have a degree. Check job descriptions for the roles that interest you to see the education requirements and preferences of employers. In many cases, earning a degree can not only help you qualify for new jobs, but it may also set you on a career path with additional opportunities to grow and advance further. *
Earn a Higher Salary
A college degree could lead to higher earnings over time, whether at your current job or in a different profession. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that those with a college degree have both higher earnings and lower unemployment rates than those without a degree.
Be Prepared for New Responsibilities
If you like your industry or company but you desire new challenges, earning your degree could be exactly what you need. Continuing your education might give you the skills and credentials to convince your employer that you’re ready for new responsibilities and situations. As you take on new, interesting tasks, you’ll get a chance to demonstrate your new skills.
Qualify for Better Benefits
Advanced positions that require degrees may have good benefit packages (including insurance, retirement plans, and increased time off) that allow you to better care for yourself and your family. A degree may allow you to be more selective in what jobs you may take and what benefits suit your situation.
Experience Job Satisfaction
If you earn a degree in a field you’re passionate about – be it nursing, healthcare or psychology, to name a few options – you’ll have the opportunity to pursue a career you may find rewarding. There will still be challenges, but an education helps prepare you to face those challenges and develop strategies to solve problems. When you enjoy your work, that happiness could decrease stress and increase your well-being.
Participate in Your Community
With your college education, you’ll have the opportunity to develop more skills that allow you to contribute to your community through work or volunteer hours. At South University, we strive to foster community awareness and involvement among all of our online and on-campus students. As you engage with your community, you may experience fulfillment from helping others, while also forming new connections and expanding your personal and professional relationships.
Increase Your Confidence and Self-Esteem
Earning a degree is not just about learning industry-specific knowledge; you can also build skills like professionalism, teamwork, time management, critical thinking, and more. These will help develop your capabilities. Sometimes you’ll need help, and college could help you realize when to ask questions and seek that support. After earning a degree, you may be more confident in both your professional skills and your ability to succeed.
Gain Reliable Friends and Mentors
In many ways, college is about creating connections. At South University, you’ll take classes with like-minded peers who share your career goals and aspirations. As you support each other through your program, you may develop strong bonds that continue long after you earn your degree. Your instructors will serve as your mentors and may serve as a professional contact for your career.
Start a Journey of Lifelong Learning
Once you discover the value of education, you may set your sights and goals even higher. You might move on to the next degree level and the next stage of your career. Earning your degree can also inspire you to continue your professional learning and development by attending industry conferences, trainings, and webinars, or doing your own personal research and reading.
Inspire Others to Pursue Education
By going to college, you’re setting an example for everyone you know. You can serve as an inspiration for your friends and family to potentially pursue their own educational goals. They’ll also know you’re there to support them through the journey of earning a college degree.
Want to know more? Request information to talk to our admissions team today and find the right degree program for you at South University.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
