What Makes College Worth It?
When the economy and job scenario looks bleak, you might be tempted to question the value of college.
You’re not the only one.
But while your fears are understandable, they aren’t entirely justified.
So why
should you spend...
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What Makes College Worth It?
When the economy and job scenario looks bleak, you might be tempted to question the value of college.
You’re not the only one.
But while your fears are understandable, they aren’t entirely justified.
So why
should you spend yourhard-earned money on tuition and other college expenses at a time like this? Let’s
take a look.
Not as expensive as you think
Money to pay for college tuition has always been a cause of concern for students.
After all, you’re
not justtalking about a few dollars; a typical college degree can set you back by at least $40,000 a
year, depending on the program you choose.
But you have to think of college as more of a longterm investment, rather than one that offers immediate returns.
Your return on that investment largely
dependson the program you choose to pursue.
If you consider the earning potential of the next decade or
twoin your career, the initial amount spent on tuition doesn’t add up to a lot.
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