Claim: Going into college because it’s “necessary” isn’t worth the money and experience it once was
Reason: Compared to one decade ago, college prices have gone up 104%, and the reward for completing that college degree isn’t as much as it used to be.
Evidence: Some students with Masters degrees can be found working with people that have their GED. Going to an expensive college and getting a degree is not a guarantee of success, and those who aren’t rewarded with well paying jobs are stuck with a heap of debt and not enough income to repay it easily.
Reason: College degrees used to be a prestigious honor that was the screening test as to whether you can be successful, but now trade schools are emerging as a smart thing to do.
Evidence: Trade schools are often much cheaper than 4-year degrees, and the promise of a job after trade school is higher than college. There are some trade schools that even guarantee employment after graduation.
Additional Reasons: Many college students go into college or even come out with no idea on what they want to do. The money they pay for that is not worth it, when many grads have a heap of debt and no plan for the future.
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