Is College Worth It?
Amber DiCostanzo
Issue date: 12/10/07 Section: Opinion
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There are many people in the world who have made money without being college graduates. For some, the prospect of going to college to become a professional of some kind is frightening. Students know they will owe thousands of dollars in loans by the time they get their degree.
"I am currently a college student, and although my parents set aside money for my college education, it's barely enough to cover two years tuition at a university," said Michael Jones from Montclair State University.
Many colleges are now almost $20,000 or more a year, which is a hefty amount of cash. If a student spends four years at a university plus another four years getting a masters or doctorate, that is approximately $160,000 that has to get paid off over time.
The first few years of a person's career are spent making payments for school loans. So the question is, is college worth it?
"My friend's son started a bread delivery service after high school and he made a ton of money and never went to college," said DiCostanzo.
Although not everyone can own a bread route, there are other prosperous ventures people can get into.
"Two guys I used to know decided to go down to Long Beach Island and open an ice cream shop in the summers," said DiCostanzo. "Those two men now make about $210,000 a year and only work 3 months a year."
It is absolutely amazing that there are people who completely skip college and make out better than those who take the time to go to school.
"I don't think college is necessary," said Michael Dunn, a 30 year old store manager. Dunn did not go to college yet he can still afford many of the things he wants and needs. It's just a matter of saving more throughout the year.
In recent years, more people have reevaluated a college education due to the high costs, the possibility of debt, and the chance of not landing a decent job.
"There are so many people who have graduated from college and are now unemployed," said Dunn.
It is unfortunate that college has become a necessity merely because people feel that without a higher education they will not make enough money. Not everyone is going to get rich on bread and ice cream, but not everyone is cut out for school, and the opportunities are there for them.
Ronald Landon, a 30 year old college student, had been a manager at a ride in Orlando Florida, but was let go because the company was sold.
People do not expect things like this to happen, so they are unprepared when they do occur.
"I am in college now at 30 years old and it is extremely difficult because so much has changed," said Landon.
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