[quote name='Soodmeg']
I guess I think your bold statement of, "In short, having a degree can only help you on the job market, not having one can only hurt you" as a false statement. As there is no way to factually prove that in this economy. A[/QUOTE]
The fact that the unemployment rate for college grads is half that for people with only a diploma is proof of my statement.
Doesn't mean it pays off for everyone, but your job prospects are better with one than without any post high school education. Though many would be better of learning a trade in vocational school or doing a two year degree or some type of certification than going to a 4 year school. The points just that most decent jobs won't hire people wit only diplomas anymore.
And there's never a sure thing field to pick, but one can avoid majors with dismal job prospects like philosophy or literature etc at least. And no one should take out huge debt for undergrad. Go to a state school with cheaper in state tuition. Study hard in high school and college to get scholarships and grants. Live with a bunch of roommates to forget cheap rent. Work part time to help minimize the amount of loans you need to take out and so on.
I guess I think your bold statement of, "In short, having a degree can only help you on the job market, not having one can only hurt you" as a false statement. As there is no way to factually prove that in this economy. A[/QUOTE]
The fact that the unemployment rate for college grads is half that for people with only a diploma is proof of my statement.
Doesn't mean it pays off for everyone, but your job prospects are better with one than without any post high school education. Though many would be better of learning a trade in vocational school or doing a two year degree or some type of certification than going to a 4 year school. The points just that most decent jobs won't hire people wit only diplomas anymore.
And there's never a sure thing field to pick, but one can avoid majors with dismal job prospects like philosophy or literature etc at least. And no one should take out huge debt for undergrad. Go to a state school with cheaper in state tuition. Study hard in high school and college to get scholarships and grants. Live with a bunch of roommates to forget cheap rent. Work part time to help minimize the amount of loans you need to take out and so on.