Comments on: Data Shows that a College “Investment” a Real Gamble http://collegeisforsuckers.com/2007/11/data-shows-that-a-college-investment-a-real-gamble/ The FIRST College Guide You Should Read Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:27:26 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Josh http://collegeisforsuckers.com/2007/11/data-shows-that-a-college-investment-a-real-gamble/comment-page-1/#comment-992 Josh Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:21:01 +0000 http://collegeisforsuckers.com/wordpress/?p=42#comment-992 What's interesting is that some of the better degrees: engineering, etc. are starting off at average pay. 50k? If you're lucky, some students might hit a 60k starting job. Of course, these careers turn into 5-7 year stints to try and get 80-100k. If you figure the cost of college today, it's almost a break-even bet at BEST!! I cannot imagine starting off making 20-30k after spending twice that on student loans. What’s interesting is that some of the better degrees: engineering, etc. are starting off at average pay. 50k? If you’re lucky, some students might hit a 60k starting job. Of course, these careers turn into 5-7 year stints to try and get 80-100k.

If you figure the cost of college today, it’s almost a break-even bet at BEST!!

I cannot imagine starting off making 20-30k after spending twice that on student loans.

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