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College is worth it. CMV

I think a college education is worthwhile for many people. For many people who do not intend to work in a field that required advanced knowledge of a particular educational subject, that's one thing (and why there is vocational school), but for people pursuing more "advanced" (for lack of a better word) careers, it's important. The social experience of college is also important for adulthood, as is the introduction to self-sustenance. In general, it's just an experience that is very valuable for more than the obvious reason of résumé decoration. You learn about history and society, advanced science and math, and many other concepts that you cannot always access so easily in the "real world."

Why do so many people think that college is so overrated or not worth it? Student loans, if managed responsibly, *can* be paid back.
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>Why do so many people think that college is so overrated or not worth it? 

You already explained why.


>For many people who do not intend to work in a field that required advanced knowledge of a particular educational subject, that's one thing (and why there is vocational school),

Not everyone will go into an advanced field that requires a 4+ year degree and many people who get degrees end up working in a different profession than what they studied for. 

For a decent-sized portion of the population there is no real benefit of a college degree but we are told in school that the way to get ahead is to go to college. Young adults go to school, often going into debt to do so, because they've been taught that's what they must do if they want to succeed.

When people say college isn't the best idea or it's not worth it they aren't saying "College isn't worth it for anyone," they're saying for many people college isn't the best choice or a worthwhile investment, which your premise seems to agree with.

I don't think anyone disputes the need and value of a degree in a career like law, sciences, mathematics, etc., the idea of college not being "worth it" is aimed at combating the pervasive idea that everyone needs to go to college, even people who are going to sell real estate or install air conditioners.