The choice of where go to college is one of the first major decisions many people make, and increasingly difficult as the cost of higher education rises.

A great infographic from onlinecolleges.net shows how that choice can follow you throughout your life.

Students who attend low quality in state schools are significantly less likely to graduate on time or move on to graduate school. Graduates of elite private instiutions have been found to earn 39 percent higher wages. 

To read the original article: How College Choice Determines Your Future [Infographic] - Business Insider