Investment
A college degree is a wise return on your investment.
According to research done by the U.S. Census Bureau, a typical person with a bachelor’s degree makes about $15,000 more per year than someone who has only completed some college coursework. In addition to better careers and higher pay, BOLD graduates repeatedly tell us that the program is a life-changing experience that deepened their Christian faith and equipped them to be more effective in ministry, outreach and Christian service. In uncertain economic times, it is good to know a degree can often provide more job security, allowing you to be more marketable.
| High School | $27,384 |
|---|---|
| Some College | $31,789 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | $46,435 |
| Master’s Degree | $55,445 |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2007 Annual Social and Economic Supplement | |
While earning a degree certainly requires a significant investment of both time and money, we never want finances to keep you from earning your degree. Numerous opportunities for financial support — including grants, scholarships and low-interest loans — are available to students.
“Finishing my degree will really be a personal accomplishment, but I know that it will also lead to other opportunities.”