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What’s motivating you to think about going back to college? If you’re considering an online school, like Ashworth College, research says your reason is probably related to your career or a lifelong dream around education.
According to the report Online College Students 2017, one in four adult students said they go back to school online to transition to a new career field.
The other top reasons?
We were curious how Ashworth College graduates would answer the question, “Why did you go back to college?” Some of their answers fall into the categories above, but others might surprise you!
For some students, earning their degree is about setting the right example for the next generation. Mother of two, Tamesha Smith, credits her daughters for helping her to stop procrastinating and find the motivation to earn her Bachelor’s in Business Administration.
For other students like Chandra King, going back to school is about making those who came both before and after her proud. When we caught up with her, she was excited to be walking across the graduation stage to receive her diploma in front of her grandmother and her daughter, both of whom inspired her decision to enroll.
There’s no arguing that a college degree can help advance your career. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, people who earn an associate degree earn 54% more than people with only a high school diploma. Those with a bachelor’s degree can make up to 105% more! Earning a degree can give you a clearer path to higher positions within your career or open more options when it’s time to switch it up. Need proof? Those are the exact reasons Wendell Ballantye chose to go to college online at Ashworth.
Many of our students say a college degree was something they always wanted, but it was out of reach because of busy schedules or finances. Once they found Ashworth, though, those obstacles weren’t so hard to overcome, opening the opportunity to go after their dreams. The ease of our flexible programs is what made earning a college degree possible for Lisa Ledee. And, because of that, she was able to achieve a lifelong goal!
Has there ever been that one thing you’ve always wanted? Sometimes when you have a big dream it can feel intimidating to go after it. But don’t let doubts hold you back. In Jayquan Griffin’s case, finishing college and becoming a teacher was something he’d wanted to do since he was a child. Now that he has his degree, he’s living his dream!
Whether it’s your family, your career, your dreams, or something else, Ashworth College can help you get an education on your terms. Our recommendation? Write down your goal and motivation. Then enroll online and work towards making those dreams come true.
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