College Dropout Benefits

Over the past hundred years, there has been a major evolution in the American life. No longer is obtaining a lifelong career, through years of education, confined to those only in certain areas lucky enough to afford it. Today, many people, in all areas of the country, are attending college and reaping its benefits. Naturally, the work industry has grown to accommodate for this, with many jobs requiring employees to have a college degree. Those who receive a higher education experience a myriad of benefits over those who only have a high school diploma. Benefits such as higher annual income, better job security, better job opportunities, as well as other personal benefits gained from the experience. In light of these benefits, college enrollment …show more content…
It happens to be that some of the advantages community colleges provide may lead to several reasons why those who attend are more likely to drop out. One of these reasons is due to the flexibility these schools offer. Students who are juggling responsibilities such as work, family, and children, are able to attend a community college as opposed to a 4-year school. However, due to these responsibilities, students may become overwhelmed or events may come up which students didn’t anticipate, forcing them to drop out. Another reason for a high dropout rate is due to the fact that community colleges have open admissions. While most 4-year schools require students to meet a certain criteria before being allowed to enroll, community colleges allow anyone to enroll. Because of this, community colleges see many students who are simply trying-out college and may not be committed to getting a degree. A third possibility for the dropout rate is students who come upon a job opportunity, deciding they no longer need higher education. Because students have the freedom to hold a full or part-time job, some may come upon career opportunities through the job they already hold. These facts point to the conclusion that community colleges tend to attract students, who are in no way lesser than those who get a degree, but are more likely to not complete their education. There are many jobs out there which offer a good living and do not require a college