Why Is It Worth The Cost Of Higher Education Essay

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A big obstacle college graduates face is looking for a jobs. Graduates are facing face record levels of unemployment. This has led people to question the value of higher education. There has to be a change in the way society thinks about college because people believe college, or education even is for everyone, which is not true as there are those who pass and those who fail. High school students and their parents are wondering whether college is worth the effort and cost. On the other hand many believe that higher education does more than just provide a degree, a job, or career, it provides students with skills and experience that better prepare them for the world. College is worth its cost only if changes are made to the system and process of attending college which benefit the student, provide support and assistance for the student, and provide students with skills and experiences that do more benefit than just provide a job or career.
In 2011, a national survey of 2,142 adults aged 18 and older was conducted regarding higher education. 75% of the people surveyed said that college is too expensive for most americans to afford (Source F). Financial burdens are a guarantee along with attending college. Many families are not financially stable enough to pay for college, let alone paying for normal house bills and taxes. College should be made …show more content…

It's a fact that higher education and college are necessary for society, as it stimulates growth, jobs, and has many benefits for the economy, but there are jobs which don't require a degree, are crucial to the economy, and pay well like fixing cars, unclog toilets, or build houses. The economy today is in high demand for these jobs, and rather than being “...hustled off to college, then to the cubicle, against their own inclinations and natural bents…” (Source A), young people can learn and practice these skills at a young age and make a healthy living off

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