More and more people are starting to wonder if going to college is really worth it. With rising tuition cost, piles of student loan debt, and graduated struggling to find good jobs, some argue that college isn’t the golden opportunity it’s made out to be. In fact, some even say that college is a “scam” because it costs so much and doesn’t always lead to a good career. While this might sound harsh, there are some real concerns about whether college is still the right path for everyone.

First off, the cost of college is outrageous. Tuition has been going up for years due to inflation and even more than inflation. In the 1980s, public college tuition was like $2000 a year. Today, it can be over $10,000 for in-state students and even higher for out-of-state students. Private schools can charge $4000 or more. For a lot of students, that’s a huge amount of money. Most can’t afford it without taking on huge loans, and the debt follows them along after graduation. Many graduates are stuck paying off loans for years, which can feel like an endless burden.

But here’s the thing: that expensive degree doesn’t always lead to the job it promises. College used to be a good way to get a good job, but not anymore. Today, too many graduates end up in jobs that don’t require a degree at all or earn just enough money to pay off their loans. A lot of degrees simply don’t hold the same value they once did.

Of course, college can be great for certain careers, like medicine, law, or science, where a degree is necessary. But for a lot of other fields, it might not be worth the debt. Nowadays, there are more affordable ways to get skills and build a career, whether through online learning, vocational schools, or internships. Maybe its time to rethink whether college is always the best option for everyone.