The Value of a College Education in the 21st Century

Ms.Quinlan Jamal Sneed
Eng 101-512

The value of a college education in the 21st century depends on why the person is

attending in the first place. For some it’s a family tradition, their fathers, fathers went

to college and so the tradition should continue. Which would make the the value in this

case acceptance from ones family. Others have no Idea what they want out of life but

hope college is the place to find it.

For me college is a means to and end. It’s become the next logical step in my life

because without it I can no longer move up in the job field I’m currently in. The value

college education is priceless. Of course most think of it as another bill but let’s not

forget their s always a way to get around that like scholarships, tuition pay and financial

aid. But what most don’t realize is that value of education is really the doors that open up

for that piece of paper you studied and paid for.

With a college education your possibilities are endless. The knowledge you gain will

give you the upper hand in life, being employable for a job with a future. Because after

all no one wants to work in retail forever or any other dead end job for that matter.

More now than ever a college is needed. The relationship between success and a

College education becomes stronger every year. A higher level of education is

necessary and without it you’ll eventually be left out of the