Is College Education Really Worth it?
Some people ask the question, is college really worth the time? Should I pay thousands and thousands of dollars to relearn what I have already learned in the past? All of these are good questions, and the answer to these questions is yes. College is needed to get a degree and with that degree you can get a good job.
First off, college is the best years of your life. You will encounter so many new experiences you never thought you would have. You will meet new people with different cultural backgrounds and you can learn so much about different cultures around the world. Next, if you learn about a certain culture and you travel to that place, you will know their special ‘routines’ and respects so you don’t disrespect anyone or the culture itself.
Next, even though college is a lot of money, if you get a good degree you can then pay off the student debts, and loans within a few years. In a recent Pew Research Center survey of about 2,000 people, young adults with bachelor’s degrees earned a median income of $45,500 in 2012. For people in the same age group (between 25 and 32) with two-year degrees or some college experience, median income dropped to $30,000. Those who maxed out at high-school graduation earned $28,000 (Sohn).
Also, some jobs give benefits. Some benefits include a flexible schedule, vacation time, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and more. With a good job, you can make a living. You can buy a house, car, food, and other needed resources for you and your family. The 2008 poverty rate for bachelor’s degree holders was 4%, compared to a 12% poverty rate for high school graduates. [11] In 2005, married couples with bachelor’s degrees were least likely to be below the poverty line (1.8%) compared to 2.7% of associate’s degree holders, 4.6% of couples with some college, and 7.1% of high school graduates. [21] According to the US Census Bureau, 1% of college graduates participated in social support programs like Medicaid, National School Lunch Program, and food stamps compared to 8% of high school graduates in 2008 (ProCon).
Lastly, if you make a lot of money, you will be happy. In order to successful, you need to be happy. If you are not happy, you will never think of the positives within your job. Most importantly, think of the positives! Positivity within the workplace creates good chemistry between the employees. With good chemistry comes good attitude, and bosses like good attitudes. If you are nice to your fellow employees, you might get a raise in the future. To conclude this piece, college is really worth all the money in the long run, think about it. In a few short years, you can pay off debts, live a happy life, and make a lot of money.
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Sohn, Emily. “Is College Worth It? : DNews.” DNews. Discovery News, 16 Oct. 2015. Web. 16 Mar. 2016.