Is college worth it these days?

[SuF]

Depends on what law you want to practice.

Depends on what law you can get into.

I've also heard plenty of stories about people trying to raise in ranks in their careers, but can't because of their lack of degree. A particularly sad story about a guy doing grunt work at boeing and is more talented than the lead software engineer

Depends on the company. If you're really good, a degree might not be needed.

 

[nodnarbusn]

Depends on what law you can get into.



Depends on the company. If you're really good, a degree might not be needed.

This. This happens every day in MOST every field.

 

[Chlue]

Read the book rich dad poor dad, trust me.

 

[Xier0]

Quite simply, if you go to college, don't get a bullshit degree if you want to make money. If you major in history, literature, art, etc then you won't make money. In the long run, going to college will make more money even after it's costs than if you worked right out of high school.

 

[CniRSGP]

This. This happens every day in MOST every field.

Agree'd.

 

[hydrothermalx]

It is definitely worth it. Your hire rates will go up when you earn your degree, and you'll start off at a higher pay.

 

[Superfluous]

Yes, on average. If you want stats proving it, I have them lying around. Not proving causality or anything, but average income by education level in a 1.5m-observation US census survey from 2010:

 

[Swan]

I think university is definitely worth it. I'm studying a dual degree (Engineering / Chemical and Arts / Japanese) and I'm actually thoroughly enjoying it on a personal level.

I want to go back to university after I get some industry experience and attain a PhD in order to get my foot in the door for a research career. My professor quoted about $60-70k / year starting wage for some research institutions for chemical engineers, and it only really goes up. Not to mention the university funded seminars and conferences you can attend, as well as the travel you can do if there are affiliated research centres around the world.

 

[CniRSGP]

I think I'm just going to shoot @ making enough money and opening a business. My GPA is shitty and i don't think any college will accept me anyways.