What is the value of a college education? Many have asked that question over the years when they were considering pursuing their degree whether as a student leaving high school or the adult learner completing their degree. The question becomes even more prevalent as the cost of a college degree continues to increase. There are many reasons why people put value on a college education. John Immerwhar (2000) states, "Higher education is perceived as extremely important, …showed first 75 words of 1959 total…

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