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Going to College Can Mean Increased Job Satisfaction
By Catherine Groux
Posted February 17, 2012 03:30 PM
Various reports have shown that individuals who earn a bachelor's degree tend to earn higher salaries than those who do not. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, people who have only a high school diploma earn an average of $626 per week. Individuals who hold a bachelor's degree, however, can see salaries that average $1,038 per week.
Now, a new report from the Pew Research Center shows that college graduates not only make more money, but they are also more satisfied with their jobs than those who do not pursue higher education. Today, about 37% of college degree holders said they are completely satisfied with their jobs, compared to 26% of individuals who never attended a postsecondary institution.
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College graduates tend to be more satisfied with their jobs than high school diploma holders. report also shows that people who are enrolled in college but do not have a degree tend to be more satisfied in their careers than those who are not attending school and do not hold college credentials.
Additionally, college graduates are more likely to say that their salaries are high enough. According to the report, while 51% of degree holders say they are satisfied with their compensation, only 45% of those without a degree say the same.
