Why Go To College?

There has been a lot of recent discussion around the cost of getting a college degree and the value of higher education.  This visual.ly infographic shown above  shows that a college education can increase the mean earning potential and lower the risk of unemployment. 

Discover how the University of Northern Colorado, UNC, is bringing education to life and how a UNC education can help with future career plans.  UNC has six academic colleges and gives students the best of both worlds – a wide choice of majors in quality educational programs and personal support and connections.  Visit us online today to learn more about our comprehensive array of baccalaureate programs and master’s and doctoral degrees and admissions process. 

Current UNC Students and UNC Alumni can take advantage of UNC Career Services and their Bears Career Connection (BCC) Job Bank. UNC Career Services can assist with deciding on majors and careers; starting/updating resumes and cover letters; discovering job and internship searching techniques and resources; searching and applying for graduate programs; developing interviewing skills; changing career paths; and locating career information.  BCC assists in searching for jobs and internships and can even arrange for you to have on campus interviews with various organizations. 

To schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor, call 970-351-2127 or stop by for a drop-in appointment, located on the 2^nd floor of the University Center across from the Information Desk.  Drop-In appointments are approximately 15 minutes and are held Monday-Friday from 12:00-3:00 PM during the Fall and Spring semesters.