Nicole Price always planned to finish college, but a car accident sidelined her dream. As a stay at home mom to three, she is now ready to make a change and finish her bachelor’s — and eventually reach her goal of a master’s and doctorate in psychology.
Leslie Thompson has always worked in entry-level positions and regretted not finishing college. After some deep soul searching, at 46, she feels called to a degree in leadership and a career serving others.
Dana Clinton has been a nurse for decades but she always dreamed of owning her own home-health nursing agency. She knows a degree in healthcare management will give her the credentials and skills she needs to make her new business a reality.
Do any of these Missouri Baptist University Online students sound like you? No matter where life has led you up to now, getting your degree and having the career you’ve envisioned can be an option.
Three benefits to completing your college degree include:
Security - “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you” - BB King. You’ll feel at peace knowing that you can take care of yourself and your loved ones if something happens.
Financial - You may need the extra financial contribution, or at least benefit from the additional income. On average, college graduates make 50% more than high school graduates.
Personal - You will lead a more fulfilling life. In a report by The College Board titled Education Pays 2016: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society people with a college degree have greater self-esteem and enhanced decision-making skills. They tend to be healthier, civically involved and in a better position to provide opportunities for their children.
Of course, having a career does come with challenges. There is the logistical challenge of balancing your personal life, your health and your career. It may sometimes seem difficult to fit it all in every day. One way to start is to choose an online degree program, that is affordable, flexible and convenient, and that will fit into your already full life.
FACT: In today’s world, women have a higher attainment rate than men in obtaining their college degree. In the latest census, 38% of women, between the ages of 25 - 34, have a bachelor’s degree or higher compared to men at only 29%.
With self-discipline and determination, you can achieve your degree and have a promising career without compromising your commitments.
Missouri Baptist University offers five undergraduate online degrees and 11 graduate online degrees. To determine if an online degree program with us is right for you, visit us online.
Alumni Success Story: Read how alumni Merry Smith turned a tragic accident into her career calling.
Additional Resources:
https://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
https://trends.collegeboard.org/education-pays
http://blogs.census.gov/2015/10/07/women-now-at-the-head-of-the-class-lead-men-in-college-attainment/?cid=RS23
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brazen-life/why-your-college-degree-h_b_3000592.html
http://money.cnn.com/infographic/economy/college-degree-earnings
