Investment in higher ed still pays in today’s economy - Jay Fitzgerald, Boston.com

On average, those with bachelor’s degrees or higher earn more and enjoy far more job security than workers with only high school or even associate’s degrees, according to several national and local studies. And the demand for highly educated workers is only expected to grow in coming years as US and Massachusetts companies increasingly demand brains over brawn when it comes to job skills, economists and other workforce experts say. “The economic and financial rewards of having a college degree are very clear,” said Michael Goodman, chairman of the department of public policy at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. “There’s no guarantee that a college degree will bring everyone success. But on average, college is still the best career choice for most people.” http://www.boston.com/jobs/advice/2012/10/06/investment-higher-still-pays-today-economy/CRcBYum7CzlJ6WNS6qcTvJ/story.html