The choice between going or not going to college is probably one of the most important decisions a person will make in their entire life. It plays a big role in determining what someone will do in the future. Because this is so important, some argue that the decision shouldn't have to be made at all. In their opinion, education after high school should be mandatory. I disagree. In my opinion, it should continue to be the individual student's decision to go to college or not. Many factors go into the decision of going to college. The main reason that people decide to skip college and join the workforce is the cost. The average cost in 2016-17 for one year in a in-state public college (including tuition, fees, room and board) was $19,548. That