What’s the deal with homework? 📓 You’re not working on your home! Gotta love a solid Seinfeld reference. 🙃
If you go to college, you probably have a lot of homework. You’ll also set yourself up for career success in the future! 🚀 Right now, you might be able to land a decent job without a bachelor’s degree. However, a new study shows that could change within the next decade. 🤔
Here’s Five Fast Facts on good jobs and bachelor’s degrees:
- 📈 Can You Take Me Higher? - Experts predict a growth of over 15 million ‘good jobs' by 2031. But here’s the twist: they say the lion’s share of these jobs will require some kind of higher education. They estimate 66% of jobs will require at least a bachelor’s degree.
- 👍 Good Stuff - So what exactly is a ‘good job’? It’s more than having a boss that doesn’t make you come in on Saturday. According to the report, a ‘good job’ is one that pays a minimum salary of $43,000 to workers aged 25 to 44 and $55,000 to workers aged 45 to 64.
- 👷 Blue, You’re My Boy - Not into the whole college scene? Thinking about a trade instead? These days, many blue-collar jobs require specialization and training post-high school. Basic blue-collar jobs will still be available in 2030, but you’ll most likely have to get some extra education to get the biggest paycheck.
- 💼 In the Middle - How have things changed over the years? Back In 2021, 22% of ‘good jobs’ were available to folks who didn’t have a bachelor’s degree, but did have some kind of post-high school education. That includes associate’s degrees, certificates, or special licenses. Researchers predict that number will drop to 19% by 2031. For workers who only have a high school degree, availability of ‘good jobs’ is predicted to drop to 15%.
- 🧑💻 Office Space - By 2031, the managerial and professional sector is predicted to have the most ‘good jobs’ (6.2 million). Out of those jobs, 84% are expected to require at least a bachelor’s degree.
🔥Bottom line: Hey, don’t shoot the messenger! This is just one study’s outlook on what jobs could look like in the future. Whether you head to college or not, setting yourself apart from the competition is the key to securing a decent paycheck! Need some job search tips? Check out this article.
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