It is definitely true that you can build a career without a college degree. However, I don't believe this is the main point for college. Personally, I went to c

It is definitely true that you can build a career without a college degree. However, I don't believe this is the main point for college. Personally, I went to college solely based on an interest in learning. I can't imagine learning astrophysics (my degree) to the same level of understanding without the community of peers and mentors colleges provide.