Invest In You
Gaining a college education is the best investment you can make for a successful future.
Here are great examples why earning a college degree does make a difference.
![Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment](/sites/default/files/2021-12/investinudocument-20192_03.jpeg)
Pursue a career
Whether it's business, education, engineering, or science, a college education provides the foundation for you to pursue your passion in life. Education allows you to focus on a career pathway, not just getting the next job.
Stand out
Only 29.6% of Michigan's workforce has attained a bachelor's degree and only 11.5% a master's degree. (2018 American Fact Finder, U.S.Census, factfinder.census.gov)
Earn more money
College graduates earn more money and have more financial stability on average than high school graduates. (Education Pays, The College Board, 2016, collegeboard.com)
Education for life
Knowledge is freedom, which lights the path to a bright future.
Preparation for leadership roles
Success in college requires preparation: learn to express your views, listen to others, and develop your communication skills.
Make a difference
The knowledge, understanding, experience, and friendships gained at college will prepare you to make the difference in the world: michigandifferencemakers.com.
Live healthier and longer
The more education one has, the healthier the lifestyle and longer the life span (Education Pays, The College Board, 2016, collegeboard.org).
Resources
![Students in their cap and gowns](/sites/default/files/styles/card_large/public/2021-12/umd_14resized.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=_7hGwRwf)
Paying for College
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Housing
![Student leading tour during Spring Open House event](/sites/default/files/styles/card_large/public/group-library/18019/umdspropenhouse002.jpg?h=f2fcf546&itok=WthsocU9)