Is higher education just a big rip off?

Lon Pennington: Many of the school system, includes universities, always think about the affordability for every student to learn. We live in a society were you are able to get an education either being rich or poor. The real problem I think you should be into is, why are there many drop-outs in high schools and universities? Students make decisions to take free grant money from the government, yet they are not interested in higher education. I really think that universities don't allow you to find a job, pay off loans, or do any of your personal stuff. The university is there to use, they may find you contacts, but the rest is up to you. Work today is really slow, that's the concern of others not wanting to take the risk.Many choose the route of community college. Not expensive, plus it guarantees you after two years, to transfer to any public or private universities....Show more

Sammy Kar: particular and SO what ! i'm stunned that folk don';t comprehend that prepa! ration isn't any assure of any out come. it fairly is a company ! government, regulation, protection tension, Enforcements are all agencies. Public backed agencies yet none the fewer. artwork at hollow and shop utilizing. Financially you have boxed your self in for awhile.

Dalila Yoon: It's rare to get any job "right away" in a recession, like we've had for a while. Higher degrees (outside of worthless ones from diploma mills) are very valuable, actually; while you may or may not find a job FASTER, you nearly always find a BETTER one for having a degree. Usually rather significantly so if in science or engineering.As for affordability, yes, that's an issue. However, there's a ton of financial aid out there, as well as scholarships for merit; if you're a darned good student, you will find colleges often beating down your doors to offer you help. Even as a reasonable student, there's lots of help available.If you find it a ripoff and want only direct work experience! , there's lots of vocational/technical schools available which! are far cheaper and faster than a more generalized 4 year college. You won't get highend jobs from vo-tech certificates or associates' degrees, but if you want a quick job that's fairly straightforward, that may be the route for you....Show more

Kaley Lappas: In my opinion the people that think it is a rip off are those that just go to schools for generals. Of course if you do not major in a well established or marketable education it will be hard, higher education is great and many high paying carriers require a 4 year degree, but those that want to specialize need to major in that field. Now online schools, yes they are because you can get a more reputable degree from your community college for thousands less and you learn much more in a classroom....Show more