Find Your Way to a New Job — Tradeschool or Community #college?
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A shocking number of students go to college for the wrong reasons. Nearly a quarter of high school students go to college because it’s what other expect of them, and even more choose a four-year degree because it’s the natural next step after high school. While there are a few career paths that require a bachelor’s degree, a trade school degree could get you similar earning potential at a fraction of the cost.On average, a bachelor’s degree from an in-state school costs nearly $40,000, but an associate’s degree costs just over $7,000. After 10 years, someone with a trade school certificate can make nearly the same salary as college-grad, without the mountain of debt.Nearly half of college grads end up working in a field that doesn’t require a degree. At the same time, the fastest growing (...)