The decrease in value of the Bachelor's degree

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By: Gary Cromartie

• Are you one of many that believe a bachelor's degree is all you need to succeed?

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If you are, YOU ARE WRONG!

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Since 1950, the population of individuals with bachelor's degrees has gone from 5% to 27%.

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The surplus of people with bachelor’s degrees have led to the decrease in value.

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There are thousands of people with bachelor’s degrees working for mid-level jobs that are not in there career field Like… McDonald's

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Bartending…

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And Construction Worker, just to name a few.

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I know these jobs put food on the table and pay the bills, but why go to College for 4 years to end up at a job other than your major?

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Go for your goals!

Why Settle for less? http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1196/531768924_9919dc8bc5_t.jpg

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Continue your educationGo get you a masters degree, or a doctorate degree, or another bachelor’s degree… Its time to be one up on your competition.

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The question is, do you want to make around 30,000-50,000 when you graduate or 80,000 plus?

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Being the fact I know you choose 80,000 plus, its time to further your education!

It’s time to become a CPAhttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2662247465_eabab77736_t.jpg

A Doctorhttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3723723157_fcaa263d5f_t.jpg

A Lawyer http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5626756243_cf7f8db065_t.jpg

Or A College Professor to name a few

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More Education = Better Career = More Money = Happy Family

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The bachelor’s degree has become the high school diploma of our generation.

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Yes you need to have your bachelor’s degree but its only a stepping stone.

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Further your education,

DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND

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