Back in the 1900’s college wasn’t a such a big deal; in 1970, only 26% percent of average American workers had an education beyond high school. Today, almost 60% of all jobs in America require a higher education of some sort. The Value of a College Degree, by Emily Hanford, stresses the importance of college by saying, “Everything has changed. People who don 't get some kind of post-secondary education are quickly falling out of the American middle class.” She is saying that America is changing and if you don’t do what it takes to keep up, you’re not going to be able to maintain your economic position. Catherine Rampell says jobs are looking for people with a college degree because, “…so many people are going to college now, those who do not graduate are often assumed to be unambitious or less capable” (Catherine
Back in the 1900’s college wasn’t a such a big deal; in 1970, only 26% percent of average American workers had an education beyond high school. Today, almost 60% of all jobs in America require a higher education of some sort. The Value of a College Degree, by Emily Hanford, stresses the importance of college by saying, “Everything has changed. People who don 't get some kind of post-secondary education are quickly falling out of the American middle class.” She is saying that America is changing and if you don’t do what it takes to keep up, you’re not going to be able to maintain your economic position. Catherine Rampell says jobs are looking for people with a college degree because, “…so many people are going to college now, those who do not graduate are often assumed to be unambitious or less capable” (Catherine