Students start thinking about careers long before they graduate. Most have a pretty firm, unchangeable opinion; they’re either going to continue their education and go to college or find a job suitable with a high school degree. College is beneficial because it expands career options and it contributes to a higher employment rate. College degrees provide people with an easier time in achieving a comfortable life-style.
With a degree, college will give you new career options. College gives opportunities like internships and new jobs with benefits. Co-founder of Bellwether Education Partners, Andrew Rotherham states that, “College graduates are also more likely to be in jobs with better benefits, further widening the divide.” (SB 1.18) Not only will there be more options, but there will be the option to choose specific jobs based purely on their benefits. Advantages like better …show more content…
One major drawback is the outrageous tuition price, an outrageous tuition price that won’t lower anytime soon. Rotherham states, “There are plenty of problems with high education--poor quality, even at brand name schools, and out of control costs are two of the biggest.” (SB 1.18) Tuition prices lead to years in debt, overwhelming for most. However, there are ways to easily repay loans or even pay less than the standard tuition amount. For example, focusing on scholarships, joining the military, and getting internships all can help lower the high cost of tuition. The Buick Achievers Scholarship gives around $26,000 each attending year. That makes the scholarship value over $100,000. The value of college weighs much more than the easily repayable student loan. There are more ways college more beneficial than an average high school degree. College guarantees options, money, and comfortable lifestyles. Go to college, get a degree, and live life in a safer way, one without as many