The debate over whether college is worth it began when the colonists arrived from Europe and founded “New College” Later, they renamed the college we know today as “Harvard University”. About 19.5 million individuals will be enrolled in college across the U.S. in 2024, and a total of over $1.75 billion in student loan debt in 2024. About 62% of Americans go to college after high school leaving 38% that either go to a trade school or don’t go to college at all.
Pros and cons of college. The first pro on why somebody should go to college is most jobs require college degrees and it also helps explore careers and earn better job opportunities. Pro number 2 is higher pay. College graduates can be paid more because they are more qualified for the job. By going to college they should know more about their job and that makes them more efficient at their job resulting in higher pay. The last pro is job security. Most college graduates rarely face unemployment, because of job security. Employers value employees with specialized knowledge and higher education levels.
Cons of going to college. Con 1. College is not guaranteed a job or a better life. Like I said in pro number 3 you have a higher job security but you are not always guaranteed that job. College is also not an infinite money glitch. You may spend the big bucks to go to college and be very smart but if you don’t get the job your degree is for then you just wasted your time and money and now you’re set back even further. Con 2 is student loan debt. As I said in the first paragraph there is over $1.75 billion in student debt across the U.S. and can set people back for half of their lifetime. Depending on what you’re studying and what college you are attending you may be paying a lot or a little. Tuition has risen faster than income which is resulting in people having to take out loans just to pay for college. Con 3. Many people would be better off going to a trade school or pursuing work right out of high school. Trade professions are a necessity for society to function. Trade schools are very affordable compared to college and often pay above-average wages. More kids going to college rather than a trade school has resulted in a skill gap in the U.S. in jobs like plumbers, electricians, mechanics, construction workers, or manufacturers.
I will probably attend a trade school after high school because they are much more affordable, teach more hands-on, and, teach more of the jobs I would realistically like to do in the future. I think if you want a really high-paying job you will probably have to attend college but for what I want to to in the future a trade school fits me much more.
What are your thoughts on college?
What are your thoughts on a trade school?
Which would you attend?
https://college-education.procon.org/
https://www.bankrate.com/loans/student-loans/student-loan-debt-statistics/
https://www.bestcolleges.com/research/college-enrollment-statistics/
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I think college is very important for some people but for others it does not matter. I think the time i spend in college will be worth it and i will get a very good job and live my dream life because of college. I want to go to st marrys.
I think that a college education is important. College is important because it allows for more chances of having a high-paying job. It manages to open up career opportunities. College also helps with communication and social skills. It teaches you to be independent and manage your time with the responsibilities you have.
I think that its your choice to go to college or no it could be very good for your carree. I think that trade school are great fot learing specific skills quickly in order to get a good job i think that there are a much cheap option with many benifacials. I am not sure which one I would attend yet.
theres also the extra requirements that have been implemented and how much more expensive its has gotten since the late 70s early 80s...In 1963, the average total cost of a year of college was about $11,400. As of 2021, it falls just under $27,000 a year. Across all types of schools, the cost of college has increased more than 135%, or about 2.3 times, between 1963 and 2021.
I think college education is worth it. If you want a good job that is well high paying then I think going to college so you can get into the job is worth it. If you don't want to attend college then I think trade school would be a good idea. I think I will most likely attend college.
Absolutely, I think that college education is worth it. Especially if you have a certain job field you are interested in college gives you more education and information about it so you have a better chance of finding a higher paying job in that field.
I agree that a college education is definitely worth it like you said especially when you houve a field you're interested in and you can get more experience from college. I also agree that you are able to get a higher-paying job with a college degree. Althought you are still able to get high paying jobs with a trade school.
I think that a college education is very important. Most jobs require a certain level of college education. College degrees are good for the job you are trying to accoplish and really help you understand what to do and if thats the career you want to pursue in. However, not all jobs people want to do require college educations and if the job you want to do doesnt require one then thats fine. But they are a nice thing to have.
I think college is very good for most people. I cannot imagine going straight out of college to working a job that I have not focused learning about. I think college gives people an opportunity to learn and focus on one thing or subject. But I also think that some jobs do not need college and some kids focus their time in high school on subjects so they do not need to continue on their education.
I totally agree. I would not want to enter a job without knowing or learning anything about it. You made a good point when you said that kids focus on classes in highs chool so they do not need to continue their education after high school so they can to straight into the work force.
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