Most arguments for going to college are presented in terms of return on investment–you’ll make more money over a lifetime and have more opportunities to progress during your career. There’s more to the story. Here’s what Anne Case and Angus Deaton discovered: “The divergence of life expectancies on either side of the college divide — one going up (college attenders), one going down (those who didn’t attend college)— is both shocking and rare.” Read the full article here.
PERSPECTIVES: College … You’ll Likely Live Longer If You Go
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