Degrees of Value: Making College Pay Off is an article which talks about how college is not helping students become successful in future life. For many families, college tuition results in huge debt, and few good job opportunities. One example of this is that there is one thirty year old who is currently earning $11 more from his job than he would have if he didn't go to college. This is quite a disappointment in American education. Although colleges are not helping students, they are increasing their tuition costs much faster than parent incomes are growing.The average student debt for college tuition is around $29,000 and families are suffering from all this debt, and then, their children earn little money. So, something has to be changed so that American schooling becomes better. Some things that colleges are trying to do, are online courses, which are a much cheaper way to receive a proper college education from a good college. Top college teachers are now giving lectures that can be listened to online. This is kind of like Khan Academy, and nonprofit organization where educational lectures are posted. So far, the Georgia Institute of Technology has made an online program, where a college student can get a masters degree, for the price of $7000, in comparison to $29,000 for normal college tuition. But, some people are worried that this will ruin a person's college experience. Online college means no parties and fun. So, as a result, colleges have come up with 'hoteling', in which college students study their courses, while enjoying themselves in vacation spots like Grand Cayman. But, the ultimate college experience is different for everybody. If America wants to lower the percentage of college graduates don't require a college degree for their job, it has to find a way to make a better education for its future workers.
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