This article pretty much states the obvious. Of course adults with a college degree are going to make more money than high school graduates or even someone without any diploma. College gives us the education and experience to get a higher paying job than one who did not go to college and receive the education needed for that particular job.
However, like the article said, I don't think college needs to be as expensive as it is. I think colleges are taking for granted the fact that to get a good job or the job of your dreams, you most likely need a college degree. They know that no matter what the price is, you're still going to pay for an education. I believe there are many ways to cut the costs of higher education.
Going back to higher education, I think too much education can be a bad thing. There are people out there that have all kinds of masters degrees but still no job. Why would companies pay for someone overqualified and expecting a lot of pay when they can get someone not as qualified and would take less pay just to have a job? Higher education is important, but I don't think it's necessary to keep getting masters degrees until you are no longer unemployed. I say get the degree you want and wait for a job to come. More school means more money lost. Graduating college with a degree is a big accomplishment. Even if you don't get the job you want upon graduation, I think a job will come to you with time. One could gain experience at a lower job until the degree they graduated with comes in handy for a higher paying job. Patience is key. With a small paying job to start off, though, you can start paying off your student loans and keep looking for that dream job.
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