The cost of college has dramatically went up since 1997, as well as the cost of books. It now cost sjust for a regular bachelors degree around 30,000. Conservatively. Also takes four to five years to obtain,
So many have the degree now that it's value has greatly diminished as if you were going into the job market 20 years ago.
Does anybody agree here?
2007-11-17 06:15:21 · 11 answers · asked by the d 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Hell yes, I agree wholeheartedly. In HS, I was taught that if you went to college, you would get a good job and live happily ever after. That is just not true!
Looking for a professional job after I graduated was a nightmare! Everyone and their mom and grandmom can get a college degree from these "diploma mill" online schools. It seems like you have to have a PHD to achieve the success you would've had 20 years ago with a bachelor's degree alone.
2007-11-17 06:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by ncsugal07 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, a Bachelor's Degree as necessary today as a high school diploma was 50 years ago. Yes, it seems like everyone has one. That means that, if you don't, you won't even get an interview.
A Bachelor's Degree doesn't have to cost that much. Spend your first two years at community college, and then transfer to a 4-year school.
It is a stupid system. All the degree proves is that mommy and daddy had enough money for you to spend four years partying and maintaining barely-passing grades. After you're out for 5 years or so, no one will even check your grades.
Forget whether or not you're smart, a hard worker, or a quick learner. HR directors are blinded by the "magic degree." They don't care about your work ethic if you don't have the credentials.
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2007-11-17 06:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All of your points are true, but not having a degree would put you behind the hordes that do have one. The education system is working for the benefit of the providers, not the consumers, but you still need to exert yourself to get the maximum benefit from your educational experience. Try not to accumulate a large student loan debt as it will hold you back for many years. Counselors who recommend taking out loans are benefiting from your doing so; ignore that kind of counsel.
Get educated in a field that has a market value; don't just take classes that are easy or just fun. There are lots of people with degrees working as burger flippers because they didn't learn something that employers need.
2007-11-17 06:26:38 · answer #3 · answered by George 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The poverty level rises as the affluency of society increases. A rich society with many educated people will make the level that is considered to be at poverty much higher than it would be otherwise. Bush speaks in parables as did other great world leaders throughout history.
2016-05-23 23:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I graduated in '97 and if i knen then what i know now....i wish i would have gone to a less expensive school becuz i owe so much in student loans now. Unless youre going to a very highly paying position--MD, lawyer,etc.. i think its a waste to have to take out loans and go into debt for the same job someone else and didnt pay as much to go to school for. Youre better off now going to a 2yr college first and then transferring to a 4 yr university.
2007-11-17 06:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by yoyo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though it costs high... it is felt more due to family structure and values where an adult is made to fend for oneself. Parents feel not much responsibility and search for their freedom.
You might say that I am off the topic... but try to think about it ....
2007-11-17 06:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by ...Zynie... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree.
Since job outsourcing, it is harder to find a job and keep it.
Employers now have control and will only hire people with college degrees for many jobs that didn`t need one before.
2007-11-17 06:20:06 · answer #7 · answered by Blessed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College seems like it's part of education anymore. When I went to school, it was a luxury to go to college. Now, there are so many scholarships and such that just about everyone who wants to can go.
2007-11-17 06:32:31 · answer #8 · answered by I love my baby boy! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Answering a "Q" with a "Q". Why do "they" call it "higher education"? Is it because it costs more? Perhaps
What do you call a Doctor,or lawyer,or ________(fill in the blank),who graduated "last" in their class?
"Doctor _____, lawyer______,etcetera".
What's my point? Those who CAN, DO. Those who CAN'T, TEACH!!! Garbage in, garbage out.
If teachers would teach the subjects they are given, and NOT their "agenda's", they would turn-out "better students".
2007-11-17 06:29:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, higher education is one of the only things I think they do better in Europe.
2007-11-17 06:20:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋