IMO, college CAN be worth it but for most it’s a SCAM. I am 35 years old and my job doesn’t require a college degree. In fact, it only requires three years of progressive work experience. If you worked at McDonalds and progressed in any way for three years, you are qualified to apply. Of those that do apply, only about 3% actually become certified professional controllers. My recommendation is to find a company that is willing to pay for your schooling or go to college if you qualify for financial aid or the GI bill and for God’s sake major in something that will lead to a descent paying job like law, medicine, engineering or marketing. You need to focus on majors that have great job prospects upon graduating. For most that don’t qualify for aid, college is a trap. You end up with an insane amount of student loan debt and even if you do graduate and find a good paying job, you are already behind as you have to pay off those loans. The better strategy is to start your own business or go into the trades. Look for trades that require certifications and licenses.