1. Benefits of College Completion
Ms. Sheila Caldwell
Director, Complete College Georgia

2. Why Complete College?
By 2020, 61% of jobs
in Georgia will require
a college certificate or
college degree.

3. More Employment Opportunities
High School Graduates
lost 200,000 jobs in
2012.
College graduates
gained 1,676,000
jobs in 2012.

4. Increased Hourly Wages
UNG Bachelor Degree
Holders earn an average
of $18.00 per hour
compared to HS
Graduates who earn
$8.00 per hour.

5. Learn More, Earn More
College Graduates earn an
average of $1,000,000 more
than high school graduates in
lifetime earnings.

6. Increased Earnings

7. Higher Annual Incomes
2–Year Degree holders earn an
average of $9,400 more
annually than high school
graduates.
4-Year Degree holders earn
an average of $21,100
more annually than high
school graduates.

8. Higher Employment Rates
College graduates had an
unemployment rate of
3.6% in 2013.
High School graduates
had an unemployment
rate of 7.2% in 2013.

9. Lower Poverty Rates
The poverty rate in 2011
was 5% for college
graduates.
The poverty rate in
2011 was 14% for
high school graduates.

10. Enhanced Employment Benefits
Retirement
Benefits
Health Savings
Account
Tuition
Reimbursement

11. Enhanced Relationships
Friendships
Networking
Self-Discovery

12. Is College Worth the Investment?
Yes! The rate of return is much
higher than many alternative
investments.

13. Is College Worth the Investment?

14. UNG is Committed to Student Success
Gain
Leadership
Skills
Gain
Global &
Soft Skills
Obtain a
College
Degree

15. Go & Graduate !

16. References
Brookings Institution, The Hamilton Project, 2013
College Board, Education Pays , 2013
Complete College America, 2011
Georgetown University, The College Payoff, 2011
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013