It's never too early to start planning for your child's future, and it's never been more important for your child to earn a college degree.
If your child earns a college degree, he will generally earn more than a person who does not. In fact, college graduates earn about $1 million more than high school graduates over their lifetimes.
A college degree will also give your child more job opportunities to choose from. Through the year 2006, occupations requiring bachelor's and associate degrees are projected to grow the fastest and offer higher than average earnings. Some of the fastest growing occupations requiring degrees include:
- Computer Programmers, Engineers and Support Specialists
- Medical Assistants
- Database Administrators
- Dietetic Technicians
- Physician Assistants
- Paralegals
- Cardiology Technicians
- Respiratory Therapists
- Dental Hygienists
Source: Trends in the Oklahoma Job Market 1996-2000
Projections
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
A college education is important when looking for the best jobs and salary, but it will also help your child develop communication, social and logical thinking skills that will benefit him or her in many ways. Make an impact on your child's future by helping him or her plan for college today.
