Do you think college is too expensive? Well 75% of Americans do. The tuition is a huge factor for a lot of people looking into colleges. Yes, there are scholarships and loans to assist you along your college path but sometimes scholarships aren’t enough or loans get too expensive.
When deciding on going to college, you shouldn’t only think about the cost but the entire college experience. It will help you develop your skill set and give you the opportunity to network in your field to assist you in your future career path. Over a career, a bachelor’s degree is worth $821,956 more than a high school diploma. That is 9.8 times the average cost of the degree; which means though it may be expensive at the moment, it will be beneficial in your future.
For more about the pros and cons of getting a college degree, view this infographic presented by DegreeJungle.com. Do you think it is worth going to college? Share your thoughts with us.
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Brian Wallace is the Founder and President of NowSourcing, an industry leading infographic design agency , based in Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH which works with companies that range from startups to Fortune 500s. Brian also runs #LinkedInLocal events nationwide and virtually, hosts the Next Action Podcast, and has been named a Google Small Business Advisor for 2016-present. He joined the SXSW advisory board in 2019.
