Is College Worth It

Kayla Fletcher
1201
Professor Dunham
15 March 2021
Is College Really Worth It?
College can be a tough decision for anyone. There is so much to consider for young
adults. Some of the factors include the following: the financial aspect, the fact that young adults
still haven't figured out what they want to do with their lives, the stress and commitment to going
to college and the question of will I make more money and be able to find a job as a college
graduate. What most high schoolers don't realize is that they have other options besides college.
It’s important for students to weigh their options when deciding on what they want to do after
High School.
Some students may be holding back from applying to college because of the tuition cost.
Some students can find a way to put themselves through college. They may struggle and come
out with lots of student loan debt. “ For young adults from educated, middle-class families — the
people who will find a way to get through college despite the costs — rising college tuition is a
personal challenge. But the great national crisis is the fact that too many other young adults are
not going to college or, if they do, don’t graduate, in large part because they can’t afford it.”-
Davidson, Adam. “Is College Tuition Really Too High ?” New York Times , 8 Sept. 2015. I
think it is important for families to anticipate college coming up. If they can’t afford college, I
think it's also important to investigate scholarships, grants, and talk with financial aid
departments at college to see what can be done. If they prefer not to go to college, I feel trade
schools are another great option that should be researched more.

A lot of employers like to see that you have a college degree. These employers often
offer higher wages to people who have a degree. “Despite the rising cost of post-secondary
education, a college degree still pays off for the majority of graduates. On average, those with a
bachelor’s degree earn significantly more than their peers with only a high school diploma. Just
how much more? The median salary for workers with high school diplomas is $38,792, and they
have an average unemployment rate of 3.7% as of 2019, according to an analysis of Bureau of
Labor Statistics data by Northeastern University.”-Tretina, Kat. “Is College Worth The Cost?
Pros Vs. Cons.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 29 Dec. 2020. But the degree is coming at a high
cost. “If you graduate within four years, that means your degree would cost between $107,280
and $219,520, depending on which type of school you attend.”-Tretina, Kat. “Is College Worth
The Cost? Pros Vs. Cons.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 29 Dec. 2020. These statistics show how
important a college degree can be, if a student wants to have a greater chance of making more
money compared to a student that did not attend college.
One of colleges' very high statistics, that they display limited advertising is their dropout
rate. Students dropping out of college can be due to many factors. This can be due to life
changes, money issues, or not being able to keep up with the work. “30% of students dropout of
college after their first year.”-Vuleta, written by Branka. “27 Fascinating Facts About the US
College Dropout Rate.” WhatToBecome, 25 Nov. 2020, There are other options for students like
trade schools, or community colleges that are cheaper and could be more interesting depending
on the student.
Everyone wants to go to a nice college or a college with a great social status. But do your
future employers really care about where you go or how much money you spent on college? I
watched an interview on youtube where a sophomore asked for advice on college, law school,
and student loans. Dave Replies- “Generally speaking depending on the type of law you go into
it doesn't matter where you graduate from. I have probably 6 or 7 lawyers that we pay money to
annually. I can't tell you where any of them went to school.”- DaveRamseyShow, Dave Rant,
director. Is College Worth It? - Dave Rant. YouTube, YouTube, 5 Mar. 2019 This may vary
depending on the occupation, but students could save money by going to the cheaper schools.
My mom is a big advocate for going to college, so I decided to ask her a few questions on
why she thinks it's worth the time, money, and effort to go to college. She reported that she went
to college because she wanted a higher education. She always wanted to be an Occupational
Therapist and to obtain that title, so she had to get a degree and get licensed. She went to Xavier
University and said she loved the college. She reported that she met so many people and learned
so many things about life in general in college, it was truly a great experience for her. She also
reported the key to going to college is picking the right degree. It’s important to figure out what
direction you want to go. Ultimately, she reports that you can potentially work in this career the
rest of your life and you want to love what you do.
I have learned that college has many benefits. It can help you obtain a job you love, meet
new friends, potentially make more money, and have a greater chance of being hired. You may
not have to spend a significant amount of money to go to the most expensive school. A college
degree is a degree and you should be proud of the accomplishment. College has its downfalls
also. Due to the financial burden it takes on students and families, high dropout rates, and school
just might not be for everyone. It's important to consider all your options when making this
important decision in your life.
Works Cited
Documentary
DaveRamseyShow, Dave Rant, director. Is College Worth It? - Dave Rant. YouTube,
YouTube, 5 Mar. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XG7wIRuFeI.
Newspaper -
Davidson, Adam. “Is College Tuition Really Too High ?” New York Times , 8 Sept. 2015.
Website
Tretina, Kat. “Is College Worth The Cost? Pros Vs. Cons.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 29 Dec.
2020, www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/is-college-worth-it/#:~:text=Despite%20the
%20rising%20cost%20of,only%20a%20high%20school%20diploma.
Vuleta, written by Branka. “27 Fascinating Facts About the US College Dropout Rate.”
WhatToBecome, 25 Nov. 2020, whattobecome.com/blog/college-dropout-
rate/#:~:text=Out%20of%20the%2057%25%20of,before%20those%20six%20years
%20expire.
ChangHwan Kim, and Christopher R. Tamborini. “Are They Still Worth It? The Long-Run Earnings
Benefits of an Associate Degree, Vocational Diploma or Certificate, and Some College.” RSF: The
Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences, vol. 5, no. 3, Mar. 2019, pp. 64–85.
EBSCOhost, doi:10.7758/RSF.2019.5.3.04.

Is College Worth It

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Is College Worth It

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Is College Worth It

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Kayla Fletcher

Is College Really Worth It?

schools are another great option that should be researched more.

have an average unemployment rate of 3.7% as of 2019, according to an analysis of Bureau of

money compared to a student that did not attend college.

important decision in your life.

You might also like