The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make

Abstract

(ACES) offers tremendous opportunities for you to achieve success that results in a fulfilling and lucrative career. College involves a significant financial commitment. But your education also has value. You get much more than you pay for when you obtain a degree from the University of Illinois. Here are a few reasons why you can't afford not to attend. * Numbers reflect expected additional income for a college graduate over a high school graduate for a 20-year period, and are adjusted for the cost of the education. The University of Illinois' " return on investment " is among the highest in the Big Ten and all Midwestern colleges offering similar programs. It's an investment that will bring returns for the rest of your life.  Among public university graduates, those with degrees from the University of Illinois rank first in the Big Ten in midcareer median salaries (PayScale.com).  Illinois is rated a " best value for undergraduate institutions " by The Princeton Review and Kiplinger.