The Importance Of College Education

A former president, Theodore Roosevelt, once said, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are,” but yet more than 30% of students don’t attend college the following fall after graduation. As of right now, college is only an option for students, not a requirement. But as technology increases, and jobs become tougher to get a hold of, college is more of a necessity and definitely worth the price tag. It has long term benefits and increases the chances of a successful future. College is definitely worth the cost for the reasons that college graduates have a higher salary than a high school graduates, more and more jobs recently require a college degree, and college graduates more likely to have health insurance and retirement plans.

Even though tuitiion costs have raised by almost 50% over the course of 30 years people still argue that college is still worth the price. One supporting reason that will always apply to this argument is, the fact that college graduates earn more money and have a much easier time finding employment than their peers who only have a highschool diploma. Others might state that though not all careers recquire a four-year degree, most do. With that being said a college degree can almost always give you ta head start and better skills for/in any field. Opposers also use Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg to say their choices to leave school were based off of billion dollar ideas, and that the two were already computer geniuses when their decisions were made. To add to that supporters of attending college would say , it’s not all about the learning material. The choice to attend college gives students the opportunity to gain financial responsibility, students usually learn how to put needs before wants when they attend college. Lastly whether it’s your peers or professors college provides students with the time to meet, and get to know new people, with new ideas who may challenge, inspire, encourage or even work alongside one another. This would be used by college supporters to show that college is also a networking tool, or maybe a student could just want a change of scenery. For some people the number 1 reason to go to college is to go away/move to a new location. Some may want to just escape the cold and move down south, others may want to get out of small towns and explore the world. There can be many reasons to attend college like just to live in dorms and experience a home without parents, all of these prove to opposers that college is still worth

In today’s society, the idea of receiving a college education has been pondered quite a bit as to whether or not it is actually worth it. According to Michelle Adam, many people “…today believe that getting a good education is key to success in our society, this revealed surprising issues that challenge the notion of higher education being worth its price tag” (59). Naturally, many high school graduates apply for college right before or after graduation. Others decide to go into the work force, armed forces, or simply remain unemployed. The question that many people debate about is, is a college education worth it in the long run? Though some people believe a college education will benefit ones’ career, others believe it will cause a mass

College is a great place for many to experience new things and to further education. However, college is not for everyone. According to the film Ivory Tower, college teaches people valuable skills such as networking with peers and extensive knowledge. College also provides students, upon graduation, with a degree and proper credentials. Based on a survey done by the Pew Research Center; the article “The Rising Cost of Not going to College,” states that “economic analysis consistently find that college graduates regardless of generation are doing better than those with less education,” this shows that there is a reasonable gap between a college degree and a high school diploma. On the other hand, it may not be worth the rising costs. Carolina Bird, author of “Where College Fails Us,” mentions in her article “in the current slowdown it has become evident that there were never, and probably never will be, enough jobs requiring higher education to go around,” (59-60) this shows some people's job outlook may not be aligned with their major. Jeffrey Selingo’s article “Is College Worth the Cost? Many Recent Graduates Don’t Think So,” says that “nearly half of college graduates in their 20s are underemployed, meaning the jobs they have do not require a bachelor’s degree,” this brings up the possibility of college not being beneficial to many. College can be needed because of higher salaries after graduation and providing people with the tools to succeed. On the contrary, going to

The question here is, is college worth it? Many people question this especially high school students who are about to graduate. This debate is still taking place today. The common misunderstood saying is, if you have a degree you will then have a good job. But this is not the case because in today’s society there are so many people with degrees who still cannot find a job. The rate of unemployment is increasing rapidly on a yearly basis. High school students see it this way, if I can’t find a job with a degree then it’s not worth the time, and from there on they quit after high school. On the other side of the debate college education is no longer an option or a privilege, but rather it has become a necessity. The rate of students going to college is increasing every year plus the number of colleges being build is also increasing. In my believe college provides me with higher education that will help me in the future whether it’s with a job or an experience. College education means everything to me and my family because my parents left their home country and immigrated to the United States in order for me and my siblings to have a higher and better education. For me there are numerous reasons why college education is worthwhile, while other people might clearly disagree. About “80% of college graduates say yes college degree is worth it” (debate website). You do not need a college degree to become successful, there are many different paths to take. This study will

The college debate is a hot topic and whether or not to attend college is a question that is increasingly harder to answer. At some point in every young adult’s life, and sometimes not so young, they must make the decision about whether or not to pursue a college education. For some, going to college is something they always knew they would do; while others agonize over the importance of a college education and the burden of taking on a large amount of debt to pay for it. For those who are fortunate enough to have parents who have the means to pay for college, it might seem like a no brainer, while for others it may very well be one of the most daunting decisions of their life thus far. Although I do believe that a college education would be valuable for everyone on a personal growth level and for many, on a financial level; in this day and age encouraging everyone to go to college may simply not be the best approach. In many ways our culture places too much emphasis on college as the only path to success while failing to recognize the value in alternatives to higher education. As a culture we need to acknowledge that there are many paths to learning, and our job markets must learn to acknowledge this too.

One question that pops up a lot asks, “is college really worth it?” This can be a difficult question to answer, but it shouldn’t be because college is absolutely worth every dime. Carlson (2013) noted, “There has been a lot of evidence to suggest that college is indeed worth it, and plenty of studies and pundits lining up to tout the evidence.” The average total cost of a bachelor’s degree in 2012 ranges from $22,300 to $43,300 at public and private institutions respectively. Yes, this is a rather large amount of money, but the value of education is priceless. More and more high school graduates are deciding to attend college and that is a great thing. Money shouldn’t be the deciding factor whether someone decides to attend college or not. The main reason why people attend college is to have a better chance of success. A college degree is the main key to success because it provides better and more job opportunities, creates a healthier lifestyle, and establishes a well- rounded society.

The majority of students who are graduating with college degrees are finding themselves tens of thousands of dollars in debt with student loans. In addition, many are also finding it very difficult to get a well-paying job. Based on today’s environment is a college degree worth the cost? According to a survey done by Caralee Adams, ”Eighty percent of college graduates agree that getting a college education is worthwhile”. Based on this quote, it seems easy to determine that a college degree is worth it, but what about the twenty percent who don’t and what about the students that went to college for a short period of time but didn’t graduate. High school graduates should continue on to college and get a college degree because not only are the employment opportunities greater, but in the long run the amount a college graduate is paid is higher than a high school

Pew Research Center conducted a survey a few years ago, this survey reported that the majority of Americans said a college education was not “worth it” as it did not “provide students with good value for the money they and their families spend,” and in the recent household survey by the Federal Reserve Board, where 37 percent of respondents said that the net financial benefit of their education was negative (Weiner). If college is not worth going, then why go? Taking into consideration a statement given by President Obama, “Higher education is not a luxury. Earning a post-secondary degree or credential

Should our country's young people seek out high education, get a successful job but submit to debt? Or should they forgo a college experience all together and pursue a more technical career? This issue has long been the center of a heated debate, both sides offering insightful and informative counterarguments. Many believe that college is not worth the time, money and effort, while others see it as a prerequisite for a prosperous career. While many would disagree, I believe that college is worth the cost because it affords students a safe environment to grow, learn and understand not only the world, but also themselves.

Today people disagree about whether going to college and getting a college degree is worth all of the hassle. To some entering the workforce out of high school is better than going to college to get the education required to do a job. The difference is in how someone was raised and what he or she believes. This is also shown in what kind of career that someone wants to do and the education required to do that job. Statistics show that people with an associates degree make one hundred twenty seven dollars more in median weekly earnings than someone with a high school diploma (Unemployment).

When one thinks of college, a person does not question if it is a good or bad investment for the future. Most people would say that college is the greatest decision they made, but is it the best decision for everyone? In their article “Should Everyone Go to College?,” Stephanie Owen and Isabel Sawhill state that students must estimate the value of education associated with number of years to complete a degree to determine the rate of return of education. Owen is a senior research assistant at the Brookings’ Center on Children and Families and Sawhill is a codirector of the Center on Children and Families. There are factors to consider when thinking about a college career including the type of institution to attend and the field of study. It is a common belief that a college education will help a person go further in a career and earn more money over a lifetime. Not all graduates and the degree they chose are equal due to costs of education and the major chosen.

Americans today tend to believe that once graduating High School, college is redundant. On the one hand, some argue that college education is not worth it. From this perspective, college is expensive and students will be in an enormous amount of debt. Though I concede that college is expensive, I still maintain that students should go to college once graduating high school. My own view is that college is a must after high school. Although, our society believes college is too expensive therefore, not necessary, on the other hand college education gives us a personal development, higher income and more job opportunities.

In modern society, education has become a controversial topic among students. One of the more prominent debated concerning education deals with college, and whether or not it is worth the struggle. When considering whether or not to attend college, the two main factors that affect an individual’s decision-making process are time and money. To an individual who believes that obtaining a higher education is a waste of time and money, I would say that the time, money, and effort put into college pays off. I would say that without a college degree, their chances of having a decent standard of living would diminish, knowing that employers would rather hire individuals with a college degree. Not only that, but I would mention that if they acquire

One of the most roaring topics in our country today: Is a college degree worth it? Through the past generations college was not mandatory for the average person to receive a career. Now because of increasing employment rates a college degree is the only way to maintain a steady income. Many students after highschool have to decide rather they will attend college or start a job that is not guaranteed to support them. Now many people have different perspectives  about furthering their education, some let the hard work and high debt outweigh the success they will have in the end.