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title: Getting a College Degree Can Make You a Happier Person — Here's Why
description: There is not just one area in which graduates of a four-year degree program excel, but the data shows that these candidates possess the necessary skills and education to advance in the workforce — and thrive personally.
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# [Getting a College Degree Can Make You a Happier Person — Here's Why](https://learn.neumann.edu/neudirections/getting-a-college-degree-can-make-you-a-happier-person-heres-why)

 Written by [Fran Reed](https://learn.neumann.edu/neudirections/author/fran-reed) | Jan 9, 2019 3:10:34 PM

You've probably heard the following statements: "Having a college degree will increase your overall skill set!" "Having a four-year degree is good for your salary outlook!" "You need a college degree to land a good job!"

Sound familiar? Well, what if we were to tell you that getting a college degree can actually improve your overall satisfaction and can make you a happier person?

Skeptical? Let's dig a little deeper.

## College Degree = Increased Self-Satisfaction:

A four-year degree can add significant value to your job and salary outlook, but apart from earning higher salaries and having greater job security, four-year college graduates often report higher levels of of self-satisfaction when evaluating their employment.

A study done by CollegeBoard found that four-year college graduates reported the highest levels of satisfaction in their job, when compared to others with less academic experience. When you're working in a job that you find fulfilling and interesting, which often comes after you've pursued a four-year degree, you're more likely to find satisfaction in your every day life and in yourself!

## College Degree = Positive Career Outlook:

High school graduates are [three times more likely](https://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-petillo/the-value-of-a-fouryear-d_b_6956886.html) than college grads to describe their employment as “just a job to get by.” Further, settling for a job that's "just to get by" generally won't allow you to explore your talents, which can potentially leave you feeling stuck in a monotonous career.

College graduates, on the other hand, seem to have a positive outlook on their future careers, with 86 percent of millennial college graduates view their current employment as a career or a “stepping stone to a career,” while only 57 percent of millennial high school graduates feel similarly. 

## COLLEGE DEGREE = better overall health:

The benefits do not stop at job satisfaction. An article by Entrepreneur states that college graduates tend to be more productive members of society — [happier as well](https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/293676).  

Each one of these factors demonstrates, in part, the value of earning a four-year undergraduate degree. There is not just one area in which graduates of a four-year degree program excel, but the data shows that these candidates possess the necessary skills and education to advance in the workforce — and thrive personally.

## Neumann University can help you achieve your goals!

That said, come [visit us](https://www.neumann.edu/visit/default.asp)! We offer undergraduate (and graduate) program options that are designed to prepare you for your dream career — from fields like nursing to business and more. Beyond academics, Neumann also creates a welcoming environment for all students, from those right out of high school to non-traditional learners who want to complete their bachelor’s degrees.

Whether you're a [transfer student](https://explore.neumann.edu/your-guide-to-transferring-to-neumann-university-digital), an international student, or [first-generation college student](https://explore.neumann.edu/the-pathway-to-college-how-high-school-students-can-best-prepare-for-college-resource), Neumann is dedicated to preparing the next generation of leaders — in a variety of ways. At Neumann, we’re excited to get to know you and help you be the best you can be, both professionally and personally.

### ***Explore our digital resource page — Financing Toolkit: A Resource for College-Bound Students — for advice on how to pay for college!***

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