The college advantage.

There are many advantages to an Ontario college education. Here are just a few:

By combining academic and applied learning, graduates enter the workforce with the theoretical and technical knowledge they need to succeed

Many Ontario colleges are affiliated with universities providing a vast array of continuing education options including joint degree programs.

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But don't just take our word for it, look at the numbers:

90% of graduates who enter the labour force are employed within six months, and 93% within two years

The average tuition of a diploma program is $1,900 per year, compared to $4,200 per year for a bachelor's degree

In Ontario, only 5% of college graduates 25-29 years of age are unemployed, compared to 6% of university graduates and 15% of those without a high school diploma

85% of graduates are satisfied with the degree of preparation college gave them for the type of work they are doing

96% of graduates would recommend their college to someone else.