College graduation is the culmination of four years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. It marks the end of one’s undergraduate studies and the beginning of their professional career. In the United States, the average college graduate earns an average of $31,000 per year while those with a four year college degree earn an average of $51,000. Graduating from college can open doors to many opportunities that may have been otherwise unavailable to someone without a college degree. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, college graduates have a much lower unemployment rate than those without a college degree. In 2019, the unemployment rate of college graduates was 2.2%, compared to the unemployment rate of those without a college degree which was 4.1%. College graduation also provides access to more job satisfaction and job stability. According to a survey conducted by PayScale, college graduates have higher job satisfaction than those without a college degree. They also have higher job stability and are more likely to stay with the same employer for a longer period of time. Fun fact: In the United States, the average college graduate earns an average of $1 million more throughout their lifetime than those without a college degree!