The Value of Education: Does a College Degree Help?

The Value of Education
I think that a college degree is worth it because it puts you ahead of the rivalry and is somewhat expensive yes. A graduate degree is totally worthwhile and will almost always put you in consideration for the job. That is my opinion. I had a job as a network admin and wanted to make more, but could not get any offers much less replies when applying for jobs. I went back and got my undergrad, worked a couple places and got more experience. I entered a graduate program in Education. I recently posted my resume and was floored to have an influx of a phone calls and emails. Granted, I have some good experience and certifications but I can tell the Masters Degree is really what put me out there. It was the only major thing that changed on my resume since posting it previously. 

It is still tough to find a company that is willing to pay what you are worth; moreover, without a shadow of a doubt the degree has created more prospects for me. I am also working on my Doctorate and have not graduated yet, if that tells you anything about the phone calls. The company's and recruiters that have contacted me are interested just because of being in the graduate program and are not waiting for me to finish and have the degree. Globalization is coming into play in the next few years a graduate degree will be required to make really good money. Many of your competitors in other countries will also have college degrees, but not necessarily graduate degrees. I’m talking formal education as it seems to be a big business these days. A bachelor's degree is now a high school diploma 20-30 years ago. Colleges and certification mills are marketing like crazy in the newspapers, radios, and on TV. Millions of people are going into debt to fund their education, whether it be a college degree, vocational degree, or certificate.