It’s not exactly news that going to college leads to way better jobs and life experiences. As if we needed more proof of that, new data indicates that regardless of student debt hitting the trillion-dollar mark and a tough economy for job-seekers, the benefits are still better for those with a bachelor’s degree than those with none. In the words of The New York Times, “The decision not to attend college…is among the most economically irrational decisions anybody could make in 2014.” (Yep, that’s a pretty bold statement!)

Read more about the new data and jot down some statistics to keep on hand. Then, as you support your TXGU students and encourage them to make good decisions about their future, you can share the facts about why college is insanely important. (The data doesn’t lie!)