Benefits of Higher Education: Why Students Should Attend College Many students throughout the years have debated whether or not college or another form of higher education is actually worth it. Some students make the decision to not attend a form of higher education, but just to continue straight on into a field of work. Other students make the informed decision to attend a college and receive a form of higher education. Both sides of this argument have valid points on why they feel that their choice is the best option for both them and others. However, the choice to attend college and receive a higher education is the most beneficial choice for all students who wish to maintain a well-rounded job. The facts support that higher education both
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For example, the stressful due dates and long nights of work that students go through in college greatly help prepare students for the workplace after college. Not only this, but jobs have tough standards and requirements that job seekers must meet to be able to get the job they want. According to Zambrano and Media, “A college education will help you meet these tougher job requirements” (“Advantages”). They are essentially saying that students who go to college will have a better chance at meeting these requirements than someone who only has a high school education. Another benefit that helps individuals seek out jobs is the connections with instructors. According to College View these “…strong connection[s] with instructors… give yourself an advantage when beginning the job seeking process” (“The Benefits”). So in many ways, college helps students gain experience and attain a job. Not only from classes and what is taught, but also through all relationships and acquaintances those students …show more content…
One of the strongest arguments against higher education is that after you graduate from college you have a debt that you now have to pay back to the government or college. In fact US News writes that “In 2010, recent college graduates left school owing an average of $25,250 in student loans--the highest amount ever” (“Is a College”). With this being true, it is definitely reasonable for students not to want to attend college. It is hard for any person to manage that much amount of debt while also starting a family and starting or searching for a job. Admittedly, this amount of money is a lot, but once a student has graduated from college with a degree, he or she is looking at making more money than he or she would without that degree. Abel and Deitz support Demas statement mentioned earlier when claiming, “Despite entering the labor force at a later age, workers with a bachelor’s degree on average earn well over $1 million more than high school graduates during their working lives, while those with an associate’s degree earn about $325,000 more.” With this statement ringing true, it would by far cover the student’s debt of attending college and even leave the student with extra money. So in all reality, it would make logical sense to go ahead
For example, the stressful due dates and long nights of work that students go through in college greatly help prepare students for the workplace after college. Not only this, but jobs have tough standards and requirements that job seekers must meet to be able to get the job they want. According to Zambrano and Media, “A college education will help you meet these tougher job requirements” (“Advantages”). They are essentially saying that students who go to college will have a better chance at meeting these requirements than someone who only has a high school education. Another benefit that helps individuals seek out jobs is the connections with instructors. According to College View these “…strong connection[s] with instructors… give yourself an advantage when beginning the job seeking process” (“The Benefits”). So in many ways, college helps students gain experience and attain a job. Not only from classes and what is taught, but also through all relationships and acquaintances those students …show more content…
One of the strongest arguments against higher education is that after you graduate from college you have a debt that you now have to pay back to the government or college. In fact US News writes that “In 2010, recent college graduates left school owing an average of $25,250 in student loans--the highest amount ever” (“Is a College”). With this being true, it is definitely reasonable for students not to want to attend college. It is hard for any person to manage that much amount of debt while also starting a family and starting or searching for a job. Admittedly, this amount of money is a lot, but once a student has graduated from college with a degree, he or she is looking at making more money than he or she would without that degree. Abel and Deitz support Demas statement mentioned earlier when claiming, “Despite entering the labor force at a later age, workers with a bachelor’s degree on average earn well over $1 million more than high school graduates during their working lives, while those with an associate’s degree earn about $325,000 more.” With this statement ringing true, it would by far cover the student’s debt of attending college and even leave the student with extra money. So in all reality, it would make logical sense to go ahead