Statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor for the last months (Jun ’09 – Jun ’10) show that the unemployment rate of those 25 years old and over that have at least a bachelor’s degree – were 4-6% lower than those with only a high school education.

The article mentions several career paths with a 4-year degree and approximate salary opportunities.

However if you think education is the holy grail to keeping j0b it is only one piece of the puzzle.  I am very “pro-education” – I have an MBA and I have considered a Ph.D.   It is what you do with that degree and how you apply the lessons you have learned in your everyday workplace that help you keep that job.

The article is worth the read if nothing more than the opportunity to view some career paths for a 4-year degree.  Click here to read the whole story.