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**orbidewa** · 09-01-2011, 08:52 PM

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...010302143.html
In fact, labor economists say the unemployment rate for workers with a bachelor's degree or higher is poised to hit a record high. This recession is so far-reaching, they contend, few are immune from the consequences. http://www.mybudget360.com/does-a-co...est-on-record/

With college costs going through the roof and in many cases, costing nearly $50,000 a year at private schools many are asking whether some college degrees are even worth pursuing. http://midcoastviews.blogspot.com/20...ment-rate.html
Only 56% of four-year college grads even held a job.
Meanwhile.....most tech schools have 5 companies wanting to hire their grads, for every student.

Income comparison?
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/...llege+graduate
Avg college grad=$46,000...(plus a hundred thousand or so in loans)

Avg Tech grad= http://www.careerbliss.com/salary/el...?q=electrician Also, 46k per year.

I used electrician as an example. Cost of tech school will be around 5 grand.

Employment will be quick, and constant.

So tell me.....how did flooding the job market with a bunch of degrees in liberal arts and underwater basket weaving.....HELP ANYONE, other than union teachers?

Long term pay off, slightly better with a 4-6 degree. If you live long enough to pay off the loans, and don't get fired before you die. Big maybe.

Short-Mid term pay off, Vastly better with a tech school. 100% assured.

09-01-2011, 08:52 PM	#1
orbidewa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 681 Senior Member	College VS Tech school which have jobs, which have more debt? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...010302143.html In fact, labor economists say the unemployment rate for workers with a bachelor's degree or higher is poised to hit a record high. This recession is so far-reaching, they contend, few are immune from the consequences. http://www.mybudget360.com/does-a-co...est-on-record/ With college costs going through the roof and in many cases, costing nearly $50,000 a year at private schools many are asking whether some college degrees are even worth pursuing. http://midcoastviews.blogspot.com/20...ment-rate.html Only 56% of four-year college grads even held a job. Meanwhile.....most tech schools have 5 companies wanting to hire their grads, for every student. Income comparison? http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/...llege+graduate Avg college grad=$46,000...(plus a hundred thousand or so in loans) Avg Tech grad= http://www.careerbliss.com/salary/el...?q=electrician Also, 46k per year. I used electrician as an example. Cost of tech school will be around 5 grand. Employment will be quick, and constant. So tell me.....how did flooding the job market with a bunch of degrees in liberal arts and underwater basket weaving.....HELP ANYONE, other than union teachers? Long term pay off, slightly better with a 4-6 degree. If you live long enough to pay off the loans, and don't get fired before you die. Big maybe. Short-Mid term pay off, Vastly better with a tech school. 100% assured.
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