[CigarNut]

I think college can be a good investment. It all depends upon the individual student, the college, and the degree. I finished school with debt, but my job was a good one -- one that I could not have obtained without a degree.

In addition to course-specific studies a good college will teach students general (and specific) problem solving and study techniques that can be applied in many ways to help one get through life.

One of my sons was not suited to college -- it did not provide what he wanted out of life and my other son seems to be doing quite well. Not all things are for all people...