College: Debating The Value Of College

When it comes to the topic of attaining a college degree, most will readily agree that it is essential to securing a successful career post-graduation. Whereas some are convinced that a college degree does not guarantee entry into a career in one 's field of study nor does it determine success in one 's career, others maintain that a higher education is, in fact, the way to job security and financial success. What comes into question is whether the investment in a college education is truly worth it or not in order to accomplish a student 's goals of success. I think it could be said for most prospective college students that the reason for going to college is to gain the credentials required for most jobs today. What many of those potential students may not realize is the substantial percentage of graduates who do not acquire a job related to their majors, how much debt they will incur, and just how many students don 't graduate at all for reasons such as an overwhelming workload and a poor work/ life balance.

Having free college education may seem like an amazing idea at the first glance. However, because of the unique structure and the current economic situation of United State, raising taxes or heavy involvement of government in this issue most likely cause more damage and have consequences specially on middle class and working class than goods.

Many people believe that a college education is a worthy investment. The ability to become a college graduate will result in making more money. There are more jobs in today’s society that 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).

As it is heavily believed and statistically proved by Document A, Earnings and Unemployment Rates Based on Educational Attainments (2015), the higher the degree earned, the more money attained, similarly the higher the degree earned, the lower the unemployment rate. This proves the worth of college by giving numerical comparisons of those who invested in it verses those who didn’t. The median weekly earnings of $1,730 from someone with a professional degree put up against the $678 from someone who only graduated from high school shows a very obvious difference. This information greatly supports the decision of going to college by displaying the “in the long run” advantage of college through the amount of money you can make in the future with the degree you earn

Academia is “the environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship,” or, in other terms, college. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in October 2013, “65.9 percent of 2013 high school graduates were enrolled in colleges or universities”. This is the majority of high school graduates of the year 2013 in the United States, which is about 2.0 million young adults. But the real question is whether or not college is beneficial. Many people argue that college is a one time experience, and that it is worth the time and money required to complete it. However, college isn’t beneficial to all people's needs, and it is a waste of time and money that will never be returned.

Nearly every day, it seems that we as students are lectured to about the necessity of a college education. It seems that without a proper, costly university experience, we would be unable to lead a fulfilling and successful life. Despite the years of one’s life it takes up and the financial toll of the tuition, we’re told that it’s worth every second and every penny. However, we also learn about those who have been confined by outstanding student loan debt and have had little to no success after graduation. We’ve been confounded for a long time with the same question: is college worth the cost? As a society, we are unable to unite upon a reasonable response to this question. So, should we answer it?

Since infancy, parents are always encouraging their children to go to college and become a professional. But in this new age economic crisis, is college really worth it? Tuition costs are rising to a criminally high price have everyone arguing. Is college really a good investment? Well in a very short way, Yes it is. An investment that makes you 500,000 to a million dollar lifetime payout is uncomparable. In the end, today an average college graduate will make far more over the course of his or her life than the average high-school graduate who doesn't attend college. This in itself should be enough, but there's also a priceless benefit of college. Going to college has been proven to give overall higher life satisfaction. This is why

College is an idea that many people talk about, but is college really meant for everyone?

Getting a successful career after graduating from college has an outcome of “earning $20,000 more a year as a result of having gotten that degree” (Source F). Because all of the money spent for college would be paid off after a few years, college is worth its cost. Also, “86% [of college graduates] say that college has been a good investment for them” (Source F). Students who invest earlier for college are benefitted because they get a portion of their money back that they utilized for their education. Earning a bachelor’s degree after graduating makes college more worth it, because “workers with a bachelor’s degree [make 83 percent] more than those with only a high-school diploma” (Source D). Making 83 percent more than the young adults that did not go to college proves that

    Having a college degree can prove job security to those wanting to secure their position at their job such as when the economy was dropping. In the essay, "Why Those Student Loans Are Still Worth It" by author Elaine Pofeldt explains how going to college is worth all the loans a student receives. Pofeldt states "Researchers found that, though those from 21 through 24 saw dips in employment and wages during the recession, those with college degrees fared better during the downturn and afterward," meaning having a college degree is helpful when things become bad (226). Those with higher degrees will have a more secure position. An article online titled “College Education - ProCon,” list pros and cons of college degrees. College Education - ProCon mentioned how those who don’t a degree are more likely to become unemployed and go through financial strain (college-education.procon.org). During the recession, my aunt went through a financial strain. She eventually decided to go back to college and get her degree in nursing. Now, she has a secure

I will discuss what the value of a college education means to me. A higher education will give me many physical benefits such as economic stability, a better quality of life for my family, more career choices, better job security, set a good example for my children at the same time, a college education will also give me many intangible benefits such as boosting my self-confidence, helping me to learn specialized knowledge, thinking critically, bringing me in contact with different people, learning better communication skill and being part of a team. It is something that will serve me well throughout my career and life. So, what is the value of college education to me? After I sat down and took some time to carefully consider what a college

     It seems in the society we live in today, having a college degree is a necessity. Years ago it was the norm for people to just go right into a full time job after high school, if they even finished high school; they did this to support their families. In today’s society a person has a difficult time getting a decent job without a college degree. During an adults working life, bachelor degree graduates will earn about $2.1 million and a high school graduate can expect to earn an average of $1.2 million (Day and Newburger, 2002). This is quite a difference and it puts a college education in

Just earning money is not the sole reason to going to college and earning degree. As we all know by now is that the economy constantly changes. For instance, one hundred dollars today is not worth the same as one hundred dollars sixty years ago. The economy fluctuates and continues to increase or decrease. People want to get paid more, and that increase in salaries and wages also causes an increase in everyday products like groceries and clothes. Also, some jobs may be seen as more important or worth more which leads to drastic increases like CEOs, who can make millions, or stay at the lowest pay possible like minimum wage. But there is a way to safely position oneself within the economy where an economic disturbance will not cause such an

My parents have taught me getting a college degree will be my way out of struggling with finances. A college degree is something that no one can take away from me. I want to be able to help my family and community to be more financially stable by helping them learn how to increase their wealth. The next reason why is for young girls who live in small foreign countries outside of the United States and do not have the opportunity to get an education. I am doing it for them because they are not given the chance too. Another reason that I am pursuing an

Twenty-one million students are anticipated to attend some sort of higher education (Barrow et al.). And tuition costs are reaching all-time highs; about high as the salary an average American makes in a year (Kay 36). This is a drastic change in the higher education system in America. Colleges used to be mainly religious institutions hundreds of years ago and were based on moral training and proper conduct. Overall, making better people for society. In the present day, American colleges are helping aid students in getting jobs while building up the student’s values. Many have pondered over if the value of higher education that is taught is worth the price being paid. Some have said that the costs are too high for anyone besides the upper class, but people are still enrolling with increased rates each year. Higher education is worth the price because it provides lifelong benefits to the people who graduate with a degree. People who obtain a degree attain life skills that everyone should learn, get paid more money in their lifetime, and gain a quality education.