Invest in Yourself with a Graduate Degree from Penn State Great Valley near Philadelphia

With the economy showing signs of improvement, now is the time to really invest in yourself!

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) consistently show that with increased education, median earnings rise. On average, an individual holding a master’s degree in 2009 had a median weekly earning level almost 23 percent higher than an individual with a baccalaureate degree. Individuals with higher levels of education earned even more.*

So position yourself for the turnaround:

Start a master’s degree or graduate certificate program soon
Speed up your progress on your master’s degree
If you’ve stepped away for awhile, plan to resume your study
And, if you’ve graduated and hold a master’s degree, consider coming back to take a course to expand your areas of expertise and keep up your network

For more information, contact us today at gvadmiss@psu.edu.

*Please keep in mind that these data are averages. Wages and employment vary among occupations within each level of educational attainment, and other factors, such as geographic location, determine success in the job market. But pursuing the highest level of education consistent with your interests, abilities, and career goals is likely to pay off. (http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/oochart.htm)