Career & Education
Answering Singaporean’s Question: Does It Make Sense To Be Getting A Degree?
By Seedly  •  October 21, 2017
Many tertiary students are facing yet another milestone. To get a degree or not? Poly students are stuck between wanting to work right after obtaining their diploma and getting a degree, but is it the better option? Degree vs Diploma In this article, we break down the cost of obtaining a degree and compare the salaries of fresh graduates from polytechnics and universities. Course Diploma Degree Business $2,000 $3,600 Engineering $2,200 $3,200 Science $2,350 $3,600 Design $2,200 $3,200 Information Systems $2,000 $3,300 Out of the number of students going into a degree, approximately 70% of those students are from a junior college while 20% are diploma holders. 5 years ago, 60% of diploma holders would go on to secure a degree. Currently, the numbers have shot up to 80% of diploma holders looking towards a degree. But why? It is a well-known fact that a degree holder will most likely ......
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By Seedly
Launched in 2016, Seedly helps users make smarter financial decisions with its budgeting app which allows its 40,000 users to sync up their financial accounts and better manage their cash-flow. Last year, we introduced a new community feature which allows users to crowdsource knowledge from peers before making a financial decision.
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