is college education really neccessary?

Question

your comment.

Answer 1

It depends entirely on what you want to do. If you want to be a science or business professional, then yes. A friend of mine got laid off about 6 years ago and, despite his 40 years of stellar working experience, no one would hire him because he lacked a college education. It took him about two years to find a job in his field.

If you want to work in a trade, then no, but you'll still need appropriate education to get qualified and licensed.

If you want to go into business for yourself, then you can be extremely successful regardless of education, assuming you're independently knowledgeable enough to run things, or hire adminstrative staff.

Answer 2

If you are a bright, adaptable person then a college education is probably not necessary to perform many jobs, and even to excel at them.

The issue is that the piece of paper is sort of way of showing employers that you have certain attributes. Here are just a few:
1) You can finish what you start (i.e. four years of school)
2) You have at least a basic mastery of reading, writing, and problem solving skills.
3) You have some level of self discipline to have gotten through college.

In an effort to bring up the quality of their workforce, somewhat mistakenly in many cases, certain jobs now have degree requirements in order to be hired for that position.

In answer to your question, yes, a college education is really necessary in order for you to be able to take advantage of opportunities as they become available to you.

Answer 3

Increasingly, some form of post-secondary is required for any standard of living. That includes, for those who are not academically inclined, apprenticeship and other vocational programs. Occupations that didn't require any degree just a few years ago now require one due to increased complexity of the job and the use of higher level technology. Be sure to find what works for YOU, don't just blindly start college and get a degree that won't get you where you want to go.

Answer 4

it completely depends on what you want to do.
You can start a business and make a ton of money without college - the man who started Dominoes Pizza was a high school drop out at one point and never got a college degree.

however, MANY jobs require a college degree to even apply, and many other require a degree for advancement or decent raises.

Answer 5

It depends on what you plan to do. Most employers, even if they don't require a degree, see that as a positive trait in an applicant. It means you took the time to get a well-rounded view of life and it tends to give you a basis for practical application in the business world. Often, companies will pay for your education if you have at least started down that road. I have had two employers pay for my undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Answer 6

To have a decent standard of living, yes. More and more jobs are specialized and require some education beyond high school.

Answer 7

The education itself -- perhaps not. The degree - yes.

Answer 8

college is probably worth going if u want a decent jobe i guess its easier if u have a good academic background .But i guess if your not interested in learning (especially academic studies) then its probably not really that valid to the person.

Answer 9

Yes, if you want to get a good job in a scientific or professional field.

Answer 10

The question actually is "is college (undergrad) education really enough?"