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College Degrees More Expensive, Worth Less In Job Market -- In this article the author uses many statistics to show the difference between what a college degree meant for employers 40 years ago to what it means to employers now. According to the Article a Bachelor's degree was worth a lot more to employers back then, than what it means to them now. The author explains that nowadays a Bachelor's degree is not enough therefor students need a master's degree or more in order to stand out. In this article the author also says that in order to stand out employers now look at work experiences. A college degree simply proves that you can show that you're responsible and you will show up on time and stick with it. Employers concentrate more on what you have done during that degree rather than the degree itself. According to the article the reason for this is that there are a lot more people with degrees now than there was 40 years ago making the degree worth less to them.

Should More People Skip College?

-- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 7 out of 30 jobs require a bachelor's degree. So why attend college? Even though a college degree isn't required for a lot of jobs, employers find those with bachelor's degrees more attractive than those with only an associates or a high school diploma. However, this does not mean that a person with a degree is more knowledgeable in his/her profession. The chart in the Article shows that people who have a bachelor's degree tend to make more money than those without one. College is not for everyone, and you can be successful in your profession without going to college.

Plan B. Skip College

-- Most college drop outs are black or non-white Hispanics. So why encourage them to attend college and be in debt? The article says that if students are told not to go to college then they are being prevented from an environment in which they can grow in. Those with college degrees face a lower risk of unemployment. College = Aesthetic appreciation, better health and better voting behavior.