Did you know…
More bachelor’s and master’s degrees are being awarded in Kansas than ever, and you could be part of this trend! Why continue your education beyond high school? Being a degree-holder could allow you to a pursue career in your chosen fields and stand out among other candidates in the job market. In addition:
- You could increase your earning potential—those holding a bachelor’s degree in Kansas in 2021 had a median annual salary that was $28,523 higher than those with just a high school diploma
- You might have better job stability—unemployment in Kansas in 2021 for bachelor’s degree holders was 52% lower
- than for those with a high school diploma
- You might have more job opportunities—nearly half the occupations listed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics have entry-level requirements that include postsecondary education
Sources: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Wages/highest-paying-careers.aspx?Typ=Bachelor~J~s%20degree&location=OR | https://www.bls.gov/opub/geographic-profile/home.htm
And with flexible, online degree programs, you don’t have to put your life on hold. Study at your own pace, on your own time.
The Five Most Popular Majors For Bachelor’s Degrees in Kansas
Field of study | # of Bachelor’s degrees awarded in 2019-20 |
---|---|
Humanities | 2,375 |
Engineering | 1,811 |
Education | 1,670 |
Business | 4,782 |
Health professions and related programs | 2,557 |
Source: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d21/tables/dt21_319.30.asp
Education could have the power to help you break barriers and build dreams. Get matched to a school today!
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