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Why Get a Bachelor's Degree?

Yes, earning a bachelor degree is time-consuming and can be financially challenging; however, the long-term benefits will outweigh any difficulties you encounter along the way.

• Increased Earnings: A bachelor's degree is worth nearly $1 million more in lifetime earnings than a high school diploma.
• More Opportunities: With a degree, you enjoy better benefits, are more likely to be promoted, and less likely to be unemployed compared to those without a degree.
• Be a Role Model: Your children are more likely to succeed in school and attend college if their parents attended college.

Find an online bachelor degree in a field that interests you:

• Business Administration
• Education & Teaching
• Computer Technology
• Art & Graphic Design
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Paralegal Studies
• Health Care & Medical

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Hot Career for 2007: Wedding Planner

Love is in the air. Each year, over $72 billion is spent on more than 2.4 million weddings. Brides and grooms increasingly need professional help to organize and oversee the complicated arrangements involved in planning a wedding.

Job opportunities for bridal consultants are on the rise! If you have a great eye for style, are highly organized, and able to take charge with positive energy, consider becoming a Professional Bridal Consultant.

With Penn Foster Career School, you can train at home for a great career as a Wedding Planner. Start today!

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Featured Article: Must-Ask Questions Before You Enroll

Do not, we repeat, DO NOT enroll in an online degree until you've asked prospective schools these essential questions. You've been warned!

View the article Questions To Ask Before You Enroll in an Online Degree.

Whether you are just starting to think about going back to school or have already made the decision to return, our Guide to Online Education will help answer your questions about the vast and often confusing world of distance learning and online education.

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Quick Facts: Top 10 Cities for Online Learners

In these metro areas, online education was found to be most prevalent:

• 1. New York, NY
• 2. Los Angeles, CA
• 3. Atlanta, GA
• 4. Chicago, IL
• 5. Washington, DC

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Adult Student Enrollment: By Ethnicity

Percentage of undergraduates age 25 and older:

• American Indian: 51%
• African-American: 50%
• Hispanic: 39%
• White: 37%
• Asian-American: 35%

— American Council on Education, College Students Today: A National Portrait

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