International statesman Nelson Mandela once said: ?Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,? and the truth is he was right. Not only can a more educated population bring about positive change in the world, it can also positively change the lives of those who pursue it. From a BA Elementary Education to a Masters in Medical Laboratory Science, the value of a degree cannot be overstated. In terms of career prospects and earning potential graduates tend to be better off than their counterparts without degrees.

In fact, the median annual salary for a person educated to Bachelor?s degree level is $45,500, according to a 2012 Pew Research report, placing it well above the $30,000 in ann Read more »