The Huffington Post – Clark Howard
“Let’s face it: The cost of college has become prohibitive for many Americans. Even the state schools have run up their tuition as they face state budget crunches. So how about going to a two-year community college? They can be a great way to start your education on the cheap. First off though, there’s been a lot of negative press about the value of a college degree. Yet the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco says college grads earn $800,000 more over a lifetime than someone who doesn’t have a college degree. Yes, you can be very successful without a college degree. For some people, college is just not their thing. They don’t like academics or they have a different vision for their life from an early age. That’s all well and good. But most people though, the dividing line for creating a good income in life is college.”(more)