Category : Infographics

2011 Mother’s Day Spending [infographic]

May 5, 2011|By: |5 Comments
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This Mother’s Day, Mom is getting pampered! According to data from the NRF (National Retail Federation), husbands and family members across the country plan to spoil mom a bit, and spending is expected to jump almost 11% from last year. NRF President Matthew Shay summed it up well saying, “This Mother’s Day, the woman who often puts herself last is being put first.” Continue reading “2011 Mother’s Day Spending [infographic]” »

Easter by the Numbers [infographic]

Apr 18, 2011|By: |20 Comments
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Here in the United States, we eat soooo much candy at Easter. Delicious chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, Peeps, jelly beans and more. It doesn’t take a healthcare degree to figure out what all that candy means for our bodies. If you want to keep the pounds off, stay away from the basket. … Continue reading “Easter by the Numbers [infographic]” »

Ten fun facts about Peeps [infographic]

Apr 13, 2011|By: |13 Comments
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Love them or hate them, Peeps are wildly popular — especially at Easter. For those that love eating them, eating competitions and Peeps recipes abound. But there’s so much more to Peeps than eating. College students and teachers perform experiments on Peeps, artists create Peeps dioramas, and bored kids toss … Continue reading “Ten fun facts about Peeps [infographic]” »

March Madness – Brains vs Wins 2011 [infographic]

Mar 15, 2011|By: |9 Comments
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Every year in March, college basketball captures nationwide attention. What escapes our attention is what happens to the players when the season is over. Many strong basketball schools are doing a pathetic job of graduating their players. Compared to our football graduation stats, some schools are doing half as well or worse. Continue reading “March Madness – Brains vs Wins 2011 [infographic]” »

7 Lucky Facts about St. Patrick’s Day [infographic]

Mar 14, 2011|By: |1 Comment
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Click to enlarge What is the point of St. Patrick’s Day? We love to educate, so here it is, in brief: St. Patrick’s Day started out as a religious feast holiday celebrating the life of St. Patrick, a Christian missionary from Britain who is credited with bringing Christianity … Continue reading “7 Lucky Facts about St. Patrick’s Day [infographic]” »

Income By Education Level [Infographic]

Feb 23, 2011|By: |8 Comments
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Click to enlarge. Getting an education isn’t cheap and going to college isn’t easy. So why do so many people do it? For the most part, it’s to achieve more — grow more, learn more, and of course earn more. Look for your current career in the graph, … Continue reading “Income By Education Level [Infographic]” »

Valentine’s Day Spending [Infographic]

Feb 1, 2011|By: |9 Comments
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Click the graphic below to enlarge Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches. But love of what, exactly? For one thing it’s clear that American’s love spending. The latest numbers from the National Retail Federation anticipate that Americans will spend $15.7 Billion this Valentine’s Day. Here are a few highlights … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Spending [Infographic]” »

The Top 10 Goals for 2011 [infographic]

Dec 28, 2010|By: |8 Comments
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Are you looking to go back to school in 2011? Millions of Americans are returning to college to get their degree. Over 25% of those college students are pursuing an online education. Get matched with the school that’s right for you here. We’d love to hear from … Continue reading “The Top 10 Goals for 2011 [infographic]” »

The Origin of Santa Claus [Infographic]

Dec 21, 2010|By: |12 Comments
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Is that you? Santa Claus? Who is Santa Claus? Where did his story begin? Why does he have so many different names? As a company that specializes in online education, we felt it was our duty to learn and share. Below, you’ll find a more detailed timeline of some additional Santa-related events. Do … Continue reading “The Origin of Santa Claus [Infographic]” »

10 Staggering Facts about Education in America

Dec 15, 2010|By: |20 Comments
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Here at DegreeSearch.org, we’re always on the lookout for interesting education stats. We find plenty of tidbits that are interesting, but some are truly staggering. There are a lot of negative education numbers in our infographic, but don’t let that get you down. There is plenty of data out there to show … Continue reading “10 Staggering Facts about Education in America” »