30,000 DEGREES
COLLEGE READINESS FOR A STRONGER STATEN ISLAND
VALUE OF A DEGREE
Employment
Earning
Power
Health
Benefits
There are many benefits associated with the attainment of a Bachelor's Degree:
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Higher rates of employment
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Increased salary and job satisfaction
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Higher rates of community involvement
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Better overall quality of life indicators
Job
Satisfaction
Community
Involvement
Quality of
Life Indicators
THE VALUE OF A DEGREE
COLLEGE? YES YOU CAN!
OUR GOAL
By the year 2025, we will increase the number of college graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher from Staten Island by 30,000. Staten Island's average will be 35%, outpacing all of New York City's boroughs, except Manhattan.
OUR PURPOSE
A borough-wide economic strategy that includes business development on the North Shore and ongoing Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts will bring jobs, arts, and commerce to Staten Island.
EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS IN OUR RESIDENTS WILL ENSURE THAT OUR COMMUNITY CAN KEEP PACE WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT.
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To prepare the future entrepreneurs, professionals, engaged citizens, and leaders the borough needs as it rises to meet the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow - for a stronger Staten Island.
When 30,000 Degrees launched, Staten Island was ranked fourth out of the five boroughs for College Degree Attainment (2012 Census). According to a 2017 study by the Center for an Urban Future, Staten Island's rate of attaining bachelor's degrees is 30.4%, currently placing the "forgotten borough" in third place.
Employment
Earning
Power
Health
Benefits
The benefits associated with social mobility for bachelor's degree graduates are:
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Higher rates of employment
-
Increased salary and job satisfaction
-
Higher rates of community involvement
-
Better overall quality of life indicators
Job
Satisfaction
Community
Involvement
Quality of
Life Indicators
