Students are attending college less and less now compared to before because it puts them in debt too. Before students attend college they usually dont think about the debt after they graduate college so they end up paying debt their whole life. Most of the time they think they can afford college at the time but in reality, they really cannot, so they end up in debt. Research shows that A college degree isnt the stepping stone it once was to a better job and a better life. In fact, studies show that while less than 20 percent of college graduates leave campus with a job, a staggering 80 percent leave buried in debt. One students experience illustrates the difficulty: Karen Mora Lopez recently had to drop out of a work-study business administration program at Pepperdine University because she couldnt afford the steep tuition and already had a full-time job (Spencer). Debt is killing dreams. Recent studies have revealed that young adults are delaying major life milestones due to the sheer mental weight of college debt. Theyre putting off buying a reliable vehicle or a first home, waiting to get married or have children, and shelving any hopes of traveling to experience new places and cultures(Spencer). College students should focus more on buying a car, house, etc. before they spend their time and money going to college so they dont end up going into debt and then not being able to buy stuff they need later in life. Most college students end up paying their college debt their whole life because its expensive. Make sure youre financially stable before attending college so you arent in debt your whole life.
College degrees are becoming less important each day becau
se there are a lot of jobs that you can get and make more money than some jobs that require a degree. College degrees have lost their importance over the years because people that go to trade schools to find a profession are making more money than people with degrees because the world is in need of trade workers. What matters more is having the skills to do the job, not a certificate that shows you have spent 4 years studying a subject. Instead, you can look at other opportunities like internships, trade, travel, and opportunities that could earn you money while you find out what career you really want to have. Based on research, there is a major difference between degrees, too.CBS News ran an article about the 20 worst-paying college degrees. Coming in dead last was Child and Family Studies, with a starting average salary of $29,500 and a mid-career average of $38,400. Art History was 20th, with a starting average salary of $39,400 and a mid-career average of $57,00.On the other hand, the average plumber made $53,860 a year, and the average electrician made $53,080 in 205(Andrew Syrios). A college degree will not guarantee you a high-paying job. It will not even make you a skilled leader with a shot at the corner office. You should not try to force yourself to take a career path you do not want to take, you should just explore the jobs you are interested in and try to have a fun and successful career. If trade workers were not making so much money without college degrees then degrees would probably be more important. If you do not think you are ready for college then try to find a job that still pays nice, does not require a degree, and is something you might enjoy.