College and Trade Schools offer an opportunity to further education and increase chance of higher wages, which result in a more comfortable lifestyle. For some it is impossible to think of not furthering their education, or some sort of skilled training. Statistics estimate college graduates with a bachelor’s degree will earn up to 40% more than someone with less education. In many ways, earning a college degree, or completing a trade school are similar: They will both provide an increase in salary potential, they both contribute to greater career options, they both offer personal and professional growth. However, in terms of cost and time commitments on the student and their families, the impact of the differences outweighs their similarities. The similarities are clear. In a poll by College Board/National Journal, “ninety percent of those who pursued higher education… said they would do so again.” Completing college or a Trade School will improve job security, and will ultimately have a positive impact on children and future generations. Attending college or trade school will open …show more content…
According to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, those with a bachelor degree will earn approximately $2.3 million. Is the time and cost associated with a college degree worth it? What if the student had to borrow a lot of money to attend college? Mike Rowe argues that collectively college graduates hold 1.3 trillion dollars in debt, and no real job skills that match job openings that actually exist. The statistics and data show that traditionally college graduates make more money. Considering the rapidly changing future, those statistics could easily change based on the number of skilled trade jobs that are not being filled. The law of supply and demand will take effect, and the skilled job wages will have to