Many students and seasoned professionals consider the option of pursuing a master’s degree. The degrees carry a variety of benefits that include a higher earning potential and more opportunities within companies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 88% of Americans have a high school diploma and 33% have a bachelor’s degree while 12% hold a master’s degree or doctorate.

The bureau reports that Americans who have a high school diploma earn a salary of around $38,376. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree typically earn $59,124. The earning potential of those who have completed a professional master’s program jumps to $69,732 per year.

Earning a master’s degree is important in most fields, but it can be especially beneficial in business, technology, and science. Those who pursue a higher degree in these fields have the possibility of earning 70% more throughout their career than those who only have a bachelor’s degree.

Having a master’s degree is very helpful when searching for a new position or advancing in an existing career. Company leaders place a high value on the education associated with a master’s degree in potential employees and seek out those who have earned one.

Many times, the degrees have a pinpointed focus that centers on one particular subject. This enables students to dive into the subject matter and explore every relative detail about a topic. Potential employees can take their focused education to a new position and implement what they learned, propelling the company forward.

Unity College offers a variety of professional master’s programs for new college graduates and professionals who have already started their career. The programs are 100% online, which makes them available to anyone no matter where they live. They boast flexible schedules and offer multiple enrollment periods throughout the year.

Discover more information about Unity College by visiting online.unity.edu/learn-more or by calling 1-833-UnityGo.