Arkansas Student Outreach Services
Student Outreach Services (SOS) develops relationships with Arkansas communities to increase awareness about attending college and available financial assistance. We are here to help you reach your career goals.
Getting your college degree is smart!
It's the single most important investment you can make in your financial future.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, educational attainment pays off in higher earnings over your lifetime. So, if college degrees can almost double your lifetime wages, why are you waiting? It's time to leave the nest.
| Average Annual Earnings |
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Lifetime Earning Estimates |
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| High school dropouts |
$20,906 |
High school graduates |
$1.2 million |
| High school graduates |
$31,286 |
College graduates |
$2.1 million |
| College graduates |
$57,181 |
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| Professional, masters or doctoral degree |
$91,375 |
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