Is College Worth All The Time

Is college really worth all the time and money? Some people say it isn't, but studies have proven its worth it. College gives you so many more opportunities for jobs and activities.

The U.S. has changed in many ways, from the economy to job hunting. People who don't have a post secondary education are finding it harder and harder to obtain a good paying job. “ The U.S. has been transformed from a manufacturing based economy to an economy based on knowledge.” The economy change makes it hard for people who were planning on going into manufacturing jobs. Even those who aren't looking into a manufacturing job is still finding it difficult to find a job. With the economy the way it is its making everyone more competitive when it comes to job hunting. “ The global economy is becoming increasingly more competitive, and in order to give yourself a chance for a well-paying job, you must first understand the importance of a college education.”

If you get unemployed how will you take care of your family? Graduates from college typically don't have to worry about unemployment. “The unemployment rate for people with a high school diploma is 6.0%, there earnings are around 668 dollars a week.” This percent is very high. People who spend their time and invest there money in college don't have so much to worry about. People who obtain a college degree have a relatively higher paying wages. Unemployment rates get lower and lower for the higher the college degree. Getting your doctoral degree may seem like a lot of work but it truly pays off in the end. The unemployment rate for a doctoral degree is 2.1% and you earn around 1,591 dollars a