TYT University: Myth That College Grads Make More $?

[ihavenobias]

Run time: 08:10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCgzLbh1lEo   Posted on YouTube: September 24, 2011 By YouTube Member: tytuniversity Views on YouTube: 1058   Posted on DU: September 26, 2011 By DU Member: ihavenobias Views on DU: 984

 

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Summary: An AcademicReviser video debunking the common idea that college graduates make one million dollars more than high school graduates over their lifetime is discussed by Ana Kasparian and Jayar Jackson on TYT University.

[Warpy]

1. They sure don't now

when you deduct the cost of their student loans from whatever salary they do end up getting. Most are poor and desperate, that I've seen, even if they've managed to luck into decently paid work.

While their income will likely average more than that of non grads who didn't go to trade schools to become employable in something besides fast food and retail, the debt burden likely evens them up with trade school grads.

[MedfordTim]

2. Well, they make more than **I** do...

...if they have a job at all, that is....

[libodem]

3. Profits

Trump learning.

[donco]

4. Anyone have any

plumbing work done lately?

[exboyfil]

5. Interesting comment about

the reason you get paid more for getting a degree (as a police officer was his example) was because you have to pay for the degree. Actually I thought the reason you would pay more for an individual with that degree (or a teacher or anyone in the private sector) is that degree makes you a more valuable employee.

Everyone going to college needs to put pencil to paper and figure out how much it is going to cost and how much he/she will earn assuming they get a job with that degree. If the math does not work, then you need to consider other options (a different major, not going to college, etc). Even the risk of unemployment after college should also be considered in the calculation.

Actually families should be planning this stuff while their children are in middle school. The choices they make at that time will impact their future as well. I would recommend a flexible plan that takes the aptitude and interest of the children into account. I see both my daughters going to college at this point. The oldest (a 10th grader) does not have a clue as to what she will do, but I think she is doing the right things currently (good grades, a year ahead in math and science, outside interests such as journalism, orchestra, and digital photography). The younger one (8th grade) is focussed on going to medical school and becoming either a general surgeon or a g.p. I support both daughters in their goals to the best of my abilities. When they change their goals, then I will change with them to continue to support them. I do have some non-negotiables (they both must take four years of Spanish and they should take the top writing courses). I have already decided that if my younger daughter wants to step off the Honors track in Math, I will support her decision. She only needs Calculus I in college to become a doctor, and I already have a plan for supporting her through that class. GPA and class rank in High School is more important than taking the hellish Algebra II/Trig class my older daughter is taking right now. She puts in 15 hours/week in that class to try to get an A, and I feel every hour of it at her shoulder helping her.

[KansDem]

6. As a holder of multiple degrees, I would advise HS students to think twice about attending college

Unless they have connections that could get them a job, I'm more likely to advise against it...

[exboyfil]

7. Depends on your major

I can assure you we hire many engineers every year without any nepotism going on. 3.0 minimum GPA in Mechanical/Electrical engineering (some other engineering majors as well), and you get an interview. After that grades are not as important - we look for practical experience (getting your hands dirty working as a mechanic or in a test lab for example), internships are great (we do lots of those as well).

As you select a major, you need to look for what adds value to your skill set. Value is what other people are willing to pay for that skill set. You may enjoy the study of archeology as I do, but it is doubtful that it will support you. It is so bad that you actually have to pay to go on an archeological dig. Finding jobs that need to be done that people do not want to do or do not have a skill set to do is the best indicator of what you need to study.

I tell my daughters to not major in anything that is glamorized on television. What you envision doing as a 15 year old is rarely what you are doing at 35. You have to work towards your stengths and interests, but life is full of compromises. You may find that you can get up in the morning for your job, but you would prefer to be doing something else.