Do university graduates have an advantage during an economic downturn? According to a recent study, individuals with only high school or equivalent education were more than three times as likely to lose their jobs as someone with either a college/university or associate's degree.

Check out this infographic, which explores why higher education can help during times of recession; and take a look at employment stats by level of education throughout the recent financial downturn.

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