According to:
For several years now, a debate has been brewing about whether or not
the value
of higher education is the same as it used to be.
In the author's experience....." during a 2010 career transition, I opted
to get my MBA — a decision that would have cost me upwards of $100,000 had I
not busted my hump working for a professor in exchange for a hefty tuition
discount. Looking back, I would say that my MBA is essentially worthless -
every career advancement since has come from networking, the school of hard
knocks, and on-the-job training. Not once have I been considered for a job or
promotion because I have MBA next to my name.
For the graduating class of 2015, shockingly high levels of
student debt and high underemployment among
recent college grads are
changing the return on investment calculation of a four-year degree - downward.
Many young people are turning to two-year trade school programs, which can
offer good (or even better) career development paths at a lower price."
According to myfuture.com, the cosmetology industry expects to grow 13% between 2012- 2022 (about as much as other careers that are growing). It will be a long time before stylists are replaced by an 'app' so, students who qualify for grants to attend a Cosmetology school such as Roman Academy can begin a journey to a creative and lucrative career. (http://www.myfuture.com/careers/growth/hairdressers-hairstylists-and-cosmetologists_39-5012.00)
Interesting
note: According to thesimpledollar.com (http://www.thesimpledollar.com/why-you-should-consider-trade-school-instead-of-college/)
The
unemployment rates of (8.5%) and underemployment rates (16.8%) for college
grads are nearly double what they were in 2007.
Considering
the less than stellar employment outlook, additional student loans costs,
housing and meal plans for today's college student-it is a very WISE decision
to consider attending a TRADE SCHOOL where a student can begin earning money
within months with the continued opportunity for growth over the course of
their career.
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