Investing in Education Directly Affects Lifetime Earnings
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce 2000 Census, a college education is an investment in the individual. The earnings of college graduates over their lifetime amounts to 80% more than those with a high school diploma.
A New York Times survey revealed that 63% of Americans with annual household incomes of $150,000 or more have a bachelor's degree or better. Considering the millions of American jobs lost to inexpensive labor overseas, a college degree is more important than ever.