Why Bother With College? Going to college and getting an advanced education used to guarantee a successful job, but modern college graduates are facing many issues such as unemployment, debt, and lack of preparation for a career that causes much debate as to whether or not college is actually worth it. While college graduates do not see the level of success that generations before them have seen or that society expects from them, there are still many other valuable reasons to attend college and pursue advanced education. While some studies may show that college students make less money than they used to, college has still proven to be the best option for young adults looking for a successful career. Many argue that college graduates are earning less than they used to, but the wage gap between…show more content… To address the cost issues, financial aid has increased in recent years and average net tuition and fees at public four-year colleges are only about $2,000. (Source D) In addition, colleges have faced competition with each other to increase their financial aid and accessibility to students. Some members of congress may want to reduce financial aid, but other members are in favor of even more financial aid. Bernie Sanders, a congressman who nearly won the 2016 democratic nomination and has a chance to win in 2020, has created and promised a plan to dramatically increase financial aid and make college essentially free. Finally, student loans can seem daunting, especially to those strapped for cash, but a Pew poll states that less than half of respondents say paying off debt mad it harder to pay bills and only about a quarter say that it has affected their other major financial decisions. (Source F) These shockingly low statistics show that student loan debt may not be as big of an issue as it used to
