View Poll Results: What is your college education level?
No Degree
44
10.45%
No Degree (Degree in Progress)
36
8.55%
Associates Degree
35
8.31%
Bachelors Degree
229
54.39%
Masters Degree
66
15.68%
Doctorates Degree
11
2.61%
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Do you have a college degree?
11-10-2019 | 11:45 AM
#111
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I'm actually an advocate of TARGETED education assistance for those in need. If you're willing to compete a degree in a subject which will benefit the country (ie in demand by the economy), and do it within a specific timeline, and to a certain standard of completion then I'm good with full rides and even room and board assistance.
But for those who just want to do a degree that will allow them to party for 5-6 years while stalling their entry into the work force at public expense... No thanks, not on my dime. I actually need my house more than those people need an all expenses paid vacation to recover from HS before hitting the real world.
But for those who just want to do a degree that will allow them to party for 5-6 years while stalling their entry into the work force at public expense... No thanks, not on my dime. I actually need my house more than those people need an all expenses paid vacation to recover from HS before hitting the real world.
11-10-2019 | 02:24 PM
#114
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I'm actually an advocate of TARGETED education assistance for those in need. If you're willing to compete a degree in a subject which will benefit the country (ie in demand by the economy), and do it within a specific timeline, and to a certain standard of completion then I'm good with full rides and even room and board assistance.
But for those who just want to do a degree that will allow them to party for 5-6 years while stalling their entry into the work force at public expense... No thanks, not on my dime. I actually need my house more than those people need an all expenses paid vacation to recover from HS before hitting the real world.
But for those who just want to do a degree that will allow them to party for 5-6 years while stalling their entry into the work force at public expense... No thanks, not on my dime. I actually need my house more than those people need an all expenses paid vacation to recover from HS before hitting the real world.
11-10-2019 | 04:18 PM
#115
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I think it should be tiered- in demand degree at a four year public university? Free, with room and board and stipend. Other degree at a four year public school? Guaranteed subsidized loans for the entire amount. Private school? You’re on your own. I have no idea why we’re offering public financial aid to students at private universities when there are hundreds of taxpayer subsidized, good state schools.
That's the argument, but personally IMO if you want access to private anything, go earn the money, don't expect the taxpayers to cover that. There are plenty of very good public schools, although some of them are darn pricey too.
11-10-2019 | 04:25 PM
#116
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Why? The administrators make bank, the union staff makes bank, the facilities are lavish and epic, but teachers/professors still complain they don't get paid enough.
11-10-2019 | 04:44 PM
#117
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I have a long-time friend in public college administration (not a teacher, not a Phd, not the college president). She manages 2-6 people, and makes legacy airline pay. Of course with lavish benefits out the wazoo. She's in the junior college system, and has moved around a lot... and they ALL pay that much.
Why? The administrators make bank, the union staff makes bank, the facilities are lavish and epic, but teachers/professors still complain they don't get paid enough.
Why? The administrators make bank, the union staff makes bank, the facilities are lavish and epic, but teachers/professors still complain they don't get paid enough.
11-10-2019 | 07:03 PM
#119
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All these people have been brainwashed into thinking college actually shows anything. I spent my late teens and early 20’s working hard at a job instead of getting blackout drunk on weekends at some kegger on campus. Now let me ask you, who has the more proven track record of work reliability? But I will say this the only reason that a college degree is “required” is because we let them convince us to all go get one. If we stopped telling young pilots to go get a stupid degree all this would end. A degree is required because we made it that way by way to many of us being willing to shell out even more money for something that is completely useless. It’s a scam.
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