College degrees were established well over a decade ago with the intention of combining the theory of university with the practical, career-focused learning of a college program.

So what are the benefits of a college degree?

1. Employable skills
College degrees offer a blend of both academic experience and hands-on skills training. Employers want grads who can hit the ground running with real skills and experience. College degrees provide this in spades, with multiple co-operative work terms, research opportunities, capstone projects, live client interaction and more.

2. Graduate with less debt
A college degree pays off. Not only are college degrees a less expensive option in terms of tuition each year, for every $1 invested in an Ontario college education, graduates receive a cumulative $3.20 more in their future wages (a 14.3% rate of return).

3. Learn from industry experts
College degree program faculty are not only typically PhD-level professionals, they are industry experts who still practice in their field and are attune to current practices and processes. This extensive real world experience is passed directly on to students in these programs.

4. More pathways to success
College degrees are widely recognized by post-secondary institutions, with many graduates leveraging their college degree as a pathway to pursue a master’s degree, teachers college and in some cases their PhD.*

*While graduate schools review applications on an individual basis, many people have used college degrees for entry into graduate or professional schools.

College degree options are increasing every year and are proving to be an excellent investment for prospective students looking for an affordable degree option that delivers when it’s time to enter the job

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