online degree programs psychology | economy goes down, degree search goes up
Ahhhhh…
Spring Break….. 
So I decided to take some time during the break to do a little research, and here’s what i found.
(I thought it was very interesting…)
It seems that every time the U.S. economy starts to fail, the search for college degree programs increases.
According to a February 21, 2008 Conference Board report, the US leading economic index steadily decreased between October 2007 and January 2008.
And during that same period, resources for online degrees showed an increase in visitors. Some, like SchoolsGalore.com, experienced a whopping 27% increase in visitors searching for higher education.
So this proves that our national labor force identifies a need to be better educated at times when the US economy seems to be slipping.
It can also be seen as those that have put off getting their degree have gotten a wake-up call from the rush of forclosures and stock market declines.
:-(
It’s a well know fact that the competition for good jobs is extremely tight, even more so in a falling economy. A college degree is always highly regarded by employers. In fact, a college degree is almost always required to qualify for employment these days. There is little room for the uneducated laborer without college level credentials.
So hang in there, get that degree, or - if you haven’t started yet, today’s economy is proof that now is good time to get going!