advancing and computers running 24/7, is a college education really necessary? There are some people who have never been to college and are doing better than people who have achieved a master’s degree. These people (Bill Gates, Steve Jobs) portray unrealistic expectations in youth. Is the cost of college worth a degree? The possibilities are endless because there are views from both sides that contain a valid argument. Some people may argue that the main reason people go to college is not because they
require college degrees. College graduates develop more and better employment opportunities within earning a degree. Self-discipline is a major element in becoming a successful graduate. Also, college graduates are healthier and live longer. Adults-young and old, male and female-who have a bachelor’s degree or higher have twice the annual median income than someone with only a high school degree ("Do college graduates," 2014). Mean Annual Earnings of Population Age 18 and Over, 2008: ("Do college
Research in my Specialization The Cost of Education and the Appropriate Length of Time to Complete a Degree I would like to study this topic to find out if students could mitigate the cost of education by taking a longer period of time to complete their degrees. Each year more and more students are getting deeper in debt attempting to pursue an education. There has got to be a better way for students to be able to accomplish their goal of earning a degree and not fall into a debt trap. It seems
obtaining a college degree is their route to success. By 2018, 60% of jobs in America will require a college degree. (Carnevale, Smith and Strohl) Because of the American-dream mentality and the statistics of needing a college degree, many assume that going to college for any degree will result in a lifetime of prosperity and happiness. This thought process is far from the truth. Not all college degrees are created equal, and the national average cost of a bachelor’s degree at a public university
profession degree. Cost analysis of MBA degree: Cost of MBA degree differs from one institute to other and also with specialization that is the subject chosen by the candidate. Students are also eligible to get scholarship, which reduces the cost of degree. In this analysis one has to consider the foregone income because of regular college and not going for job. Important costs to be considered are the tuition fees, admission fees, and the scholarship benefits along with the opportunity costs which are
of an online degree program for Colorado Generic University. The proposal will address the components and costs associated with creating an online degree program along with the benefits gained. It will also look at the most comprehensive model to follow in this recommended action plan. Needs Analysis Student demographics and needs have changed dramatically. An increasing number of students attending universities today are working adults who desire a flexible and timely degree program. In order
College Education Worth the Cost What you guys think does College Education Worth the Cost? In the article “The Wall Street Journal” edited by Riley, she said that a college education does not worth the cost. Again, she claims that most of the colleges are doing their business, they did not care about the student (Riley). Those types of colleges have lack serious core curriculum, they did not know their responsibility towards the student. Moreover, I will
Operation Management and Analysis requires a cost analysis with an ROR for a sound decision. The main benefit of using ROI and the reason for its popularity is the simplicity of its calculation (Cotter, 2014). ROI estimates the return on an investment by looking at the benefits and costs associated with the investment (Cotter, 2014). I used the with and without principal to assess the ROR using a payback method for analyzing opportunity cost in selecting a degree path with a specific college while holding
Will an Additional Degree be Financially Worthwhile? Jose attends a local community college where he is set to graduate with an Associate's degree in graphic design. He is contemplating whether or not to continue his education and get another degree, with the hope that an additional degree will permit him to get a job with a firm that designs websites for small businesses. This paper will examine whether it will be profitable for him to pursue the extra degree, or whether a better financial decision
job without a degree. The need for a college degree is growing, as is the cost. The unemployment rate representing people who have not graduated college is currently 7.3%. While that has decreased from where it has been previously, it is still higher than the unemployment rate of 5.9% for those who have graduated with an associate’s degree, and even higher than the 3.1% rate of those who have graduated with a bachelor’s degree or higher (Bureau of Labor Statistics). The cost of college is