Value of a College Education

Value of a College Education 2 Value of a College Education In today's society, the value of an education has taken on a whole new meaning. There have been many studies done on the subject and in each such study, the good far outweigh the bad when it comes to furthering ones education. The nation has gone to one of farming and agriculture, to the industrial revolution. Now, in the twenty-first century, the ever-changing computer technology industry dominates the workplace. In order to keep up with this technology, the need to further ones education is in a much higher demand. Employer's have gone from," what have you done in past," to," what have you done for me lately." A paper education can almost assure someone of making more money in their lifetime than that of their peers whom do not seek out education beyond high school. The adventure of earning a college degree can not only mean earning more money in ones lifetime, but also living a more meaningful, and usually, healthier life.. Growing up, most young people have dreams of graduating from high school, going to college, getting married and living a long happy life. The reality of this is that while ninety percent of young people graduate from high school, only sixty percent go on to college (U.S Census Bureau, July 2002). From those that attend college after high school, only a percentage of those actually attain a degree. Some say that money is the root of happiness, while others will argue that love is all it takes. Well, love never paid the bills. The benefits of earning a college degree go well beyond just the simple fact that more money will be earned in a lifetime. When someone earns more money, they are able to provide a better quality of life for their family. With the divorce rate of 3.8 per 1000 in population in the United States (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2002), money is one thing that should not get in the way of living a