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I agree that the price of a college education is too high. I don't see how this justifies the conclusion that "therefore, people should stop going to college an
by ender7 14y ago
I agree that the price of a college education is too high. I don't see how this justifies the conclusion that "therefore, people should stop going to college and take online courses."
Most medical care is overpriced, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't get a heart transplant.
I am deeply skeptical that online courses or for-profit education will result in anything but a horrible mess.
(this is not to say that it's impossible to succeed and do quite well without a college degree, but it's much harder - it's harder to get hired and it's harder to acquire the knowledge and experience necessary to be qualified for a position)
- randomdata 14y agobut it's much harder - it's harder to get hired and it's harder to acquire the knowledge and experience necessary to be qualified for a position Is there any data to back this up? If we assume college is a four year undertaking, even if it takes you three years of work to find the job you are looking for without a degree, you're still expending less effort. My anecdotal experience says it's not even difficult at all. I was able to land my first job in the industry I still work today on my first attempt in high school. Though I recognize that not everyone is so lucky.
- rayiner 14y agoTry getting a job in any non-software engineering field without a college degree.