A new study shows that completing a college degree provides financial benefits. The research indicates that degree holders earn, on average, $8,000 more each year than those who started college but did not finish. This difference remains even when considering student loan payments.
The study also explains that without factoring in debt, the earnings increase to about $10,400. Experts state that this emphasizes the value of higher education and the need for policies that help students complete their degrees.
Difficult words
- degree — A level of education from a school.degrees
- benefit — An advantage or good effect.benefits
- earn — To receive money for work done.
- complete — To finish something.completing
- policy — A plan or rule for decision making.policies
- emphasize — To give special importance to something.emphasizes
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think completing a degree is important?
- What policies could help students finish their degrees?
- How do financial benefits affect a student's choice to pursue a degree?
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