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- How much a college degree is actually worth, in dollars http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/college_bound/ 3 comments
- Is college worth it? https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/5gks1z/is_college_worth_it/ 193 comments personalfinance
- Show this chart to anyone who tells you college isn't worth it https://www.axios.com/2024/03/04/college-graduates-median-annual-wage-difference 164 comments economy
- Net worth and college savings https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/comments/5hkjdr/net_worth_and_college_savings/ 32 comments financialindependence
- Is a college degree or learning a trade worth it? https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/comments/7hbyqy/is_a_college_degree_or_learning_a_trade_worth_it/ 15 comments financialindependence
- Not sure if taking this bad offer out of college is worth it https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestions/comments/68p9sk/not_sure_if_taking_this_bad_offer_out_of_college/ 66 comments cscareerquestions
- Is it worth taking a semester off from college to financially build yourself up? https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/4mbf3e/is_it_worth_taking_a_semester_off_from_college_to/ 10 comments personalfinance
- Cyber Security is it worth to pursue with a college degree ? https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestions/comments/9upz8a/cyber_security_is_it_worth_to_pursue_with_a/ 2 comments cscareerquestions
- College Student Drives 20 Hours To Vote In Fort Worth https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/election/article246761886.html 294 comments politics
- Do you consider your kids' college savings part of your net worth? https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/76qdc6/do_you_consider_your_kids_college_savings_part_of/ 14 comments personalfinance
- Just realizing college might not be worth it, need help with a decision https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/4y172u/just_realizing_college_might_not_be_worth_it_need/ 22 comments personalfinance
- Online college isn’t worth $15K? Class-action suit against Rutgers seeks refunds for remote classes. https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/05/online-college-isnt-worth-15k-class-action-suit-against-rutgers-seeks-refunds-for-remote-classes.html 64 comments law
- Student used ‘USB Killer’ device to destroy $58,000 worth of college computers https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18412427/college-saint-rose-student-guilty-usb-killer-destroyed-computers 156 comments technology
- Donald Trump Approval Rating Above 50 Percent in Just 17 States in '18, Worth Only 102 Electoral College Votes https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-50-percent-17-states-102-electoral-college-votes-1344437 40 comments politics
- 27 y/o bootcamp grad making $45k as a web developer with unrelated degree. College worth it? https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestions/comments/6qkuwk/27_yo_bootcamp_grad_making_45k_as_a_web_developer/ 79 comments cscareerquestions
- My Journey from $60k College Debt to $115k Net Worth & 816 Credit Score [OC] https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/comments/5guewh/my_journey_from_60k_college_debt_to_115k_net/ 240 comments financialindependence
- Google’s Eric Schmidt On Critics Who Say College Isn’t Worth It: “They’re Just Wrong” http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/16/googles-eric-schmidt-on-critics-who-say-college-isnt-worth-it-theyre-just-wrong/ 40 comments programming
- Only 150 of 3500 U.S. Colleges Are Worth the Investment: Former Secretary of Education | Daily Ticker http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/only-150-3500-u-colleges-worth-investment-former-132020890.html?vp=1 10 comments politics
- U.S. College Grads Are In For An Unpleasant Surprise, undergraduate students in the United States are overestimating what they’re worth https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-06-20/us-college-grads-are-unpleasant-surprise 13 comments economy
- Indian student in US faces up to 10 years in prison, $250,000 fine for frying college computers worth $58,000 using a "USB Killer" device https://www.digit.in/news/general/indian-student-in-us-faces-up-to-10-years-in-prison-250000-fine-for-frying-college-computers-worth-5-47565.html 12 comments worldnews
- Is it really worth it to spend your money on traveling when young instead of going to college or saving up for retirement? https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/comments/8nryxz/is_it_really_worth_it_to_spend_your_money_on/ 67 comments financialindependence
- Americans Losing Faith in College Degrees, Poll Finds: Men, young adults and rural residents increasingly say college isn’t worth the cost https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-losing-faith-in-college-degrees-poll-finds-1504776601?mod=e2tw 345 comments politics
- 28M, single, cross $100k net worth this year. No college degree, never made more than $50k/year, no crazy inheritances - you can do it too! https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/comments/744o7e/28m_single_cross_100k_net_worth_this_year_no/ 471 comments financialindependence
- I'm a college student who only uses their tv for Netflix, HBO Go, and PS4. What tv should I get and is Roku worth it? https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/6stx8u/im_a_college_student_who_only_uses_their_tv_for/ 22 comments techsupport
- If my child is in 10th grade now, is it still worths opening a college saving account, like a 529? What would be some good options for late starters? https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/6rshmz/if_my_child_is_in_10th_grade_now_is_it_still/ 10 comments personalfinance
- Is it worth taking a non entry level position right out of college even if it is at an okay company? https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestions/comments/6nrosq/is_it_worth_taking_a_non_entry_level_position/ 10 comments cscareerquestions
- I am a freshman in college pursuing a Marketing degree. I would preferably like to work for a sport organization. In your experience, Is a marketing degree worth it? https://www.reddit.com/r/marketing/comments/5kbbqh/i_am_a_freshman_in_college_pursuing_a_marketing/ 21 comments marketing
- Breer: Worth noting: Josh McDaniels and Dave Caldwell were college teammates at John Carroll. Caldwell worked in Pats' scouting system in Atlanta. https://twitter.com/albertbreer/status/810940573205102592 9 comments nfl
- 27/m 40k in savings, no debt, no college education, worth wild credentials in field of expertise...and no credit (have only ever paid with cash for large purchases) How does one buy a home? https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/4wgjrc/27m_40k_in_savings_no_debt_no_college_education/ 10 comments personalfinance
- Jim Harbaugh, the coach of the San Francisco 49ers, has been offered a 6 year deal worth 48 million dollars from Michigan. This would make him the highest paid coach in college football history http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/michigan-reportedly-has-offered-jim-harbaugh--8-million-a-year-233839585.html 14 comments sports
- Hey Philly Fans, The Frozen Four is GREAT HOCKEY, and is worth every dollar! Support College Hockey! http://www.uscho.com/frozen-four/2014/03/30/an-early-look-at-the-2014-frozen-four-after-boston-college-minnesota-north-dakota-union-claim-spots/ 57 comments hockey
- Is college worth it? Too many degrees are a waste of money. The return on higher education would be much better if college were cheaper http://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21600131-too-many-degrees-are-waste-money-return-higher-education-would-be-much-better 15 comments politics
- The most educated and indebted generation ever – Average student debt has tripled since 1990 while earnings have gone stagnant for college graduates. How much is the college rite of passage worth? http://www.mybudget360.com/average-student-debt-average-cost-for-college-rite-of-passage-student-debt-bubble/ 59 comments economy
- Is College Worth the Price and Debt? Private student loans make up $150 billion of the $1 trillion in outstanding student debt. Private student loans grow hand and hand with for-profit institution growth. http://www.mybudget360.com/is-college-worth-the-price-and-debt-for-profits-the-worth-of-college-education/ 13 comments economy
- The broken tassel of American higher education – College debt defaults bring up questions about repayment structure. Is college even worth the current costs? http://www.mybudget360.com/broken-tassel-of-american-higher-education-college-debt-defaults-bring-up-questions-college-aid/ 46 comments economy
- Obama to UAW: "These jobs are worth more than just a paycheck. They’re a source of pride. They’re a ticket to a middle-class life that make it possible for you to own a home and raise kids and maybe send them, yes, to college. Give you a chance to retire with some dignity and some respect." http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/02/28/remarks-president-uaw-conference 23 comments politics
- Here's what $25,000 worth of tuition gets you: "After 2 years of college, nearly half of the students showed no improvement in critical thinking, complex reasoning, or writing." http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110119/ap_on_re_us/us_college_learning 3 comments reddit.com
- Colleges: Where the money goes - The LA Times explains why college costs 3x more than it did a few decades ago (adjusted for inflation) and why students aren't getting their money's worth. http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-dreifushacker-college-cost-20100912,0,6821452.story 67 comments reddit.com
- Is a college degree still worth it?: As U.S. employment patterns evolve, a diploma is no longer a guarantee of a better job and higher pay. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jobs-educate-20100612,0,5466021,full.story 45 comments business
- Is College Worth It? With graduates earning less and tuition rising, it pays to weigh your debt against likely career earnings http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/content/education/chi-college-costs-14-oct14,0,1864072.story 49 comments business