Is College Worth It? - Dave Rant

[@NorthernWindNut]

Short answer: It depends

[@TheRamseyShow]

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[@dopeschool]

Bingo.

[@trapsarentgay4195]

NorthernWindNut long answer?

[@barrettcarter7892]

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[@lukidwiputra4644]

@@trapsarentgay4195 the long answer is, STEM and finance related

[@alexhtx8932]

Never went to college, paid $4210 on a dog grooming school. I make 50-60k a year as a dog groomer now with 0 debt

[@petittall557]

LOL

[@purplepill2024]

Yes and I'm sure EVERY dog groomer makes $50k-$60k a year 🙄.

[@KT-rk6fn]

Woah

[@loreaver3882]

What a bold face lie

[@amazinggrace313]

Smart

[@JTDyer21]

It should be illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to borrow money for anything. There is a law to prevent kids under 21 to drink. So why should debt be any different?

[@98kemik]

because the banks want you to borrow worthless paper money which they print like crazy and you pay them back with money thats actually worked thats why your always eligible for a new credit card

[@rayzala1393]

Yeah there may be a law that prevents kid from under 21 to drink but you can still star in pornos and join the military and get your legs blown off. I think we can all agree the US has it's priorities straight.

[@Carlossoto-rg5hh]

John Dyer strongly agree with this

[@254jada]

The law is in existence, can’t borrow under 18. That’s why they need a co-signer

[@RE1jill]

Illumanti

[@MissLysreign]

I have 2 semesters left of college. Graduating with a bachelors in biology. Will then be going to dental school to become a general dentist. Always had the end goal in mind. I am always confused when other students tell me they don't know what they're gonna do when they graduate. A guy in one of my classes said he's probably gonna work at a grocery store in his home town. You went thousands of dollars into debt for that?....

[@vegeta9411]

MissLysreign i know plenty of those. they are in debt working in a minimum paying job.

[@melissa90ify]

MissLysreign I'm a dental assistant and planning to do the same as you. I went to trade school and make the same or more than some of my friends that have 4 year degrees.... Passion is what got me to this point and it will continue to do so. I hear a lot of dental assistants that can't find jobs or decent pay, but it takes grit. I started making $10/hr and made $18 two years after getting my certificate. It was not easy, but I knew my worth and made sure to get the certifications/ experience I needed to beef up my resume.

[@jorgepadua5802]

That happened to me for a while. I wanted to go to med school, now I'm a senior and in ROTC to join the Army.

[@JW-pb8fg]

Having a specific goal to work toward seperates the boys (girls) from the men (women). Don't give up. My sister got a BS (stands for Bull Sh*t) degree in Biology in an ivy league school and could only get a job in a doughnut shop. Her degree cost a lot, of course. I spent a little money on sending her to secretarial school to learn some basic business skills which has been the basis of her career hereafter. Yet she refuses to see this truth. She still believes that the fancy (but useless) degree is what gets her employed, even though she has never had a job that has anything to do with her degree and everything to do with her secretary certificate. This really p*sses me off because she is not at all grateful to me for getting her started in a viable career. I also gave her her first business job and gave her a glowing recommendation when she left and started a lucrative government job. I don't have anything to do with her any more. Of course.

[@JW-pb8fg]

PS: She gave up and married a wealthy man. (She got what we call a "MRS." degree ;oD)

[@mrcausey]

My son is a bartender and makes more money than most college grads. College is not for everyone.

[@DTX8177]

Mr. Causey does he plan on being a bartender till the day he dies?

[@mrcausey]

Probably not, but that's not the point. The point is that he does quite well without a college degree. My brother also did quite well without a college degree.

[@chriswilson1968]

J J Actually no, people who go to college struggle a lot more. A lot of degrees are worthless....10s of thousands in student loan debt and a lot of them can't even get jobs in the field they studied.

[@Tragedyval]

if you are very sick and dying, and you have to choose between 2 doctors. 1 has a medical degree and a very nice person and the other 1 does not have medical degree and also a very nice person which 1 will you choose ?

[@chriswilson1968]

Lavexis What's your point? Lol obviously you go with the one with a medical degree. But that doesn't really relate to this. The point was that you don't need a degree to be successful. That point still stands regardless if you'd rather have the doctor with a medical degree which in reality you can't even be a doctor without one.

[@liamphilpot9185]

Spending 7 years at Hogwarts studying magic and wizardry isn’t the wise choice then?

[@ferddoesweirdthingsinlife1040]

Liam Philpot I think it’s free. Or else how would the Weasleys pay for it?

[@thecaribou8833]

thats technically middle school-highschool not college

[@ferddoesweirdthingsinlife1040]

The Caribou it’s a combination of all of them

[@thecaribou8833]

@@ferddoesweirdthingsinlife1040 It only looked like college towards the end because the actors outgrew their roles before they could act it out in the movies

[@ferddoesweirdthingsinlife1040]

The Caribou no. I’m saying that its a combination of all three because that’s the only education they receive, not the stupid reason you gave.

[@grabber_blu_angel]

Dave, are you telling me my $370,000 Doctorate in Underwater Basket Weaving is useless?

[@sheldon6307]

No way

[@samhudson8836]

You could maybe transfer that to underwater welding I could imagine that pays a lot better

[@qazmko22]

Yes.

[@bethhurst6231]

"...being a full-time feminist is probably not a career track..." LOL!!!

[@teresa4645]

Hahaga I was scrolling down to the comments to make the same comment and yours was the first I daw

[@JW-pb8fg]

Well, you could spend all your time on the streets picketing inequality while you are perpetually unemployed, or work as a very low-paid teacher...are these goals people really want? is it worth it to be "right" about women being second class citizens the world over? Why not spend your time proving them wrong and go out and be a super successful woman? I am a feminist but I rarely say so-- I just show the world that women can do anything. My example is what shows the world that women are not second class people.

[@coltonmoore6574]

This is why I love Dave 😂

[@Rob-jd2oy]

I can probably guess that Beth Hurst has lived a privileged life with her parents still providing for her while she pursues her insignificant life of thinking she's a liberal. She couldn't stand on her own two feet if her life depended on it.

[@jashleyyy]

IM CRYING 😂😭

[@notme7090]

It's about teaching kids critical thinking skills and how to research. I didn't call my kids stupid when they said they wanted to to art or music school. I had them look into the various options available in those career paths and we discussed whether or not they wanted to do those thing. We sat down with school advisors and truly looked into it. In the end they chose a science to study as a career choice and kept art and music as hobbies.

[@CryptoDad83]

I'm gonna be honest. I'm 34 years old and 18years ago...Not only I did not go to college, I dropped out of high school after freshman year. Fast forward I grinded out working from burger king to office account manager right now..my salary was less than 20k until I turned 21. I was hired as a salesperson at fashion district showroom and I was paid 40k a year. I grinded out with passion and did my best. By 25 I was making 60k a year....I got married and been working at the same company for last 10years...now my salary is 110k gross....... Not bragging about it. Just being honest that education is not a necessity, but a tool. Do and find what you love to do...and sky is the limit. I'm 34years old...high school sophomore drop out ..paid 110k a year as an account manager. Find your passion!

[@JacobKuba]

People go to school for many other reasons. Some of them go for prestige

[@Aznmf]

I'm 29 and I'm making 9 dollars an hour. I really think its the person and not the education level.

[@lezamac6]

lol I started at 70k two years after college, and i dont really regret going to college

[@James-yi1vk]

Keep killing it bro. Grats!

[@Kyle17206]

lezamac6 did you go to a trade school? Learning a trade is honestly the way to go nowadays

[@lukegoodwin2160]

Don't forget COLLEGE ISN'T THE ONLY FORM OF FURTHER EDUCATION! Learning a trade, online courses on computer science, etc...

[@lesliehuegerich6733]

OMG! Ask your doctor if he got his degree from online colleges.

[@willm9359]

@@lesliehuegerich6733 FWIW, my wife is a medical doctor and she says that her undergraduate degree was nonessential. Aka, a useless degree. (Biology btw)

[@user-tz7tr4mj9o]

@@lesliehuegerich6733 not everyone wants to be a doctor

[@JG-ok6vv]

College is essential for doctors, engineers, lawyers, etc. But if you plan on getting an art degree or plan on being a software developer, there are better more fulfilling options for you.

[@gherbihicham8506]

@@lesliehuegerich6733 The way they teach medicine is very outdated and is the reason a lot of people choose not to do it, just because the system is designed to keep the number of doctors low doesn't mean it's necessarily better than self learning or online learning, in my country you need 7 years to become a general doctor and most of it (about 5 years) is just memorising stuff, it's just unecessarily made to be hard so they can keep the number of doctors lower so they can keep getting payed a lot due to a shortage of service supply. Imo 2 years of self learning and getting into some kind of a bootcamp in computer programming is a lot better than spending 10+ years with a lot of money and trying to be a doctor just so your boomer mom can brag to her friends about having a pediatrist son/daughter.

[@quantomic1106]

I got a master's degree in Lesbian Dancing Theory. Somebody owes me a six figure job!

[@waterbottle4782]

And someone watches the Ben Shapiro videos too. xD

[@grahamfloyd3451]

The irony here is that if you did go and get a Master's degree in Lesbian Dancing Theory, you'd have the intellectual capacity to be creative and go earn a six figure job. The massive inferiority complex held by the uneducated is fascinating to me. Let me know when the uneducated outearn the educated, so I know when to burn my piece of paper.

[@Rooot-username]

Your profile picture matches the comment lol

[@hammer12482]

Do you really think that many people go for liberal art humanity degrees? Most people arent that stupid. The job market is pretty hard and everything requires experience but you cant get experience without a job. That's why PhDs in organic chemistry are taking 3 minimum wage jobs to make ends meet.

[@Missme187]

🤣

[@nani1940]

Why do people go to private colleges, that is your first problem.

[@themaskedmartyr]

Nanishi Ruiz It makes sense to compare the cost, value, and expected return associated with all available options.

[@dontdoxmebro]

in some areas of the united states they're the only option for particular fields of study. Aka small town USA

[@nani1940]

maybe for grad school but the majority of states have at least some sort of community college available for undergrad.

[@asatsumaorange9296]

@X G If by coincidence my parents lived near a private college in small-town Minnesota, I still wouldn't go. The price of private college plus $0 in rent exceeds the cost of splitting rent with roommates and attending a state university. Plenty of people I knew commuted to the state university even if it was a long way. They saved on rent and tuition.

[@badmothertucker6579]

I went to a private college for free, received 3 degrees (none of which I needed for my current job). I always say that I could have just skipped college and gone straight to work, but at least I didn't pay anything to go.

[@CosmoMakeupgurl]

Mr. Ramsey is becoming my new obsession. His wisdom is changing my life. Thank you Sir for all that you do.

[@xandro2445]

I have a philosophy degree and i make 70k. I used Pell grants (6-7k) per semester. You don't have to pay any of it back. I used that for the 1st two years at a community college. Then I transferred and started to use my GI Bill. Graduated with zero debt. I got my master and finished with around 10k in debt. Which will be paid off soon, I'm now making good money and I loved my college experience. It's knowing how to apply your degree to a sustainable market that's important, not everyone is supposed to be an engineer, doctor, or some techy.

[@1jesus2music3duke]

Thomas Harrison Love this. I’m in a similar boat. I’m not impressed by Dave on this issue.

[@binzsta86]

what do you do with a philosophy degree?

[@cdm386]

most philosophy grads work at mcdonalds or starbucks

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

im very curious to hear what your occupation is. Seriously. you left that out.

[@tthoma12]

@@TheBanjoShowOfficial he probably works for the feds. He/she said they had a g.i. bill

[@acraft85]

I was very disappointed at the beginning of this video. Then, I had to realize that it's my fault for having student loan debt. I wish that I had parents who gave me good advice or paid for my college.

[@JessicaRamirez-ov9vs]

I'm right there with you buddy. We still have time. It's not to late! And we can do better for our young ones :)

[@acraft85]

Thanks, I needed that!

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Anthony Craft. Go into teaching. They offer loan cancellations.

[@acraft85]

Ari Riyadh Who are you, get a life!!

[@theglamsquad1983]

Anthony Craft Amen! Student loans are a thorn in the side.

[@johnmartin4641]

Goldman Sachs: is college worth it? Not so much. Also Goldman Sachs: we require college degrees to work with us and we pay well. 💀

[@projectdan3369]

The fucking nerve 😂😂😂

[@jamalcole1985]

im 26 but in my senior year in high school i applied for a bunch of scholarships due to my grades and community involvement. I emded up winning $30,000 in check form scholarships. i was basically getting paid for going to college. College was a great experience for me. But if i did not win those scholarship, i would be in a trade like my father (rest in peace pops) feel bad for those in debt

[@AB-kn3if]

Jamal Cole how did you do it

[@crazypete3]

Woot Pell grants xD

[@Darknight526]

Rest in Peace Dad.

[@MarioHernandez-ci4cc]

Way to go 👍

[@Questioneverythingx]

Lord go away.

[@mapledoodle5516]

Yeah college should be reserved for those that actually major in a career that truly requires it. You need a college education to become a doctor, nurse (basically anything in medicine) engineer, lawyer. I'm sure there are a couple others- but really- if you're thinking about going to NYU to study the fine arts- yeah- may God help you.

[@justinfuqua6797]

Don’t forget finance or accounting to earn either a CPA or CFA, you can make bank doing that!

[@supersaiyan4songoku980]

You can go to the military and be a nurse, lawyer, or doctor.

[@georgemendez5245]

I'm in nyu and I study African American history and culture and am graduating in may.... 150,000 in debt and going for a masters in women studies and might even go into further research.... knowledge is power

[@js2156]

Where do you think these servicemen and women learn to be a nurse, lawyer, or doctor...?

[@norsefalconer]

I disagree. It's the "system" in the US that requires the degree, not the discipline. Long before college, people learned professions through apprenticeship. There is no true "need" for college.

[@ouvickie]

I work at a University and here's what I see: International students that come from 2nd & 3rd world countries come here to get educated in STEM fields - they & their parents know they have to make good money to live, no matter if it's here or back home. They're raising themselves up or keeping themselves out of poverty. Also, they do not live high on the hog, even if their parents are wealthy or middle class. They live within their means and are very frugal. Many U.S. male citizen, first year University students, who are in college because their parents are forcing them to be spend their first year partying and often flunk out. The same goes for girls, but at a lower ratio. Males are still expected to be the breadwinners of the family. So that means, if you force your kid into a four year college, instead of finding out first WHAT they are interested in career wise - you are likely wasting time and money. If they'd rather go to a Vo-Tech and learn a trade, let them. They can always go to college later on, if they want to further their education. If they don't have a scholarship and you don't have the money to send them to college without them getting loans, it's best to let them go to a 2 year/Community college first. It's less expensive all around and it gives them the chance to decide what they are really interested in career wise, w/o wasting a lot of time and money. Not all kids are cut-out for college life. Classes are hard work and the temptation to party in the first year is huge, because the freedom can be overwhelming for some. So my advice, start having a LOT of conversations about this when they reach 9th grade and PARENTS - really listen to them. If you try to force them into college and they aren't ready or would rather learn a trade, let them go to Vo-Tech and or just get a job. One thing working will do is help them figure out HOW they want to spend the rest of their life. A dose of reality really helps!

[@jgood005]

I went to college and graduated into the great recession! I actually had to work as a truck driver (CDL class A) for a year to keep up with my student loan payments. I've seen it from both sides, and trades can be a lot more lucrative. In college, we were always told that it "isn't about the payoff" and that we needed to "follow our passions" and that it's OK if we changed our majors 17 times and didn't know what we "wanted to do for the rest of our lives." Of course it didn't matter to the administration, as long as we're enrolled, what do they care if we flunk around in General Studies for 7 years?

[@levibeam100]

Abwj1002 w At Undergraduate level, sure. But not with further education.

[@coolcalmandmom4896]

Thank you for pointing this out. I am an example of someone from 2nd world country and my degree is not even from U.S. I have been a professional in software development and I don’t see any one in IT other than foreigners. Idk what US citizens are getting their degree in and why not many go in good paying fields. You can always follow your passion with a hobby, Doesn’t have to be your livelihood!

[@woodant7]

Welcome to America where people are said to believe they can do whatever they dream!! After living in the US for 20 years...I learned that the US is like living in a bubble. People consume as we have infinite resources, buy as they if they were rich - how much should you spent on a cell phone according to your means?),; don't save money as they'll have a job available and youth forever,; up to 70% of those you have debt can't say for sure how much they own..and on and on.

[@RethinkingTheDollar]

The idea of higher learning was a privilege years ago. Now days a degree is equivalent to a high school diploma. If parents teach their kids the importance of delivering value into the market place kids would realize you don't need a paper certification as much as you need fresh ideas and grit to implement them.

[@erikamatthews3622]

so true!

[@RethinkingTheDollar]

Erika Matthews Thanks Erika

[@mayasevelen]

+Rethinking The Dollar SO true!

[@outdoorsnevada4138]

Very true. And even if the paper is required, so many people think once they got that paper they made it. Just because you have a degree does not mean you will get a job or a good paying one. You need to know how to work. Want to really learn a good work ethic. Start working young. I started at age 11 mowing lawns, got first job as a custodian at 16, walked into my current job at 23 years old saying I have held a job the last 7 years and have experience. 2 years later I am a supervisor making decent $ and learned a trade for under $3,000 to spice it up a bit. Experience is what jobs want you to have.

[@lesliehuegerich6733]

hahaha! A degree is an equivalent to a HS diploma is because you need it. Your resume will be kicked out the door to most professional good paying/ low manual labor professions.

[@chadcrumley8517]

The sad part is that we refuse to recognize that the high schools have not educated these children well enough to understand that it is an INVESTMENT and should have an ROI. I have no sympathy for a anyone who gets an art degree and can't pay it off.

[@purplepill2024]

You ever try teaching finance to a teenager? 99% of them won't get it because it's all theory as they don't have any liquid assets. It's also the reason we don't teach Quantum Mechanics in High School. At that age level, 99% of them (if not all) won't really get it as they don't have the fundamentals and mental discipline necessary to learn such a thing.

[@chandlerhorton2531]

I was pushed by my family to get an art degree and they got mad at me when I dropped out. Like do y'all realize how pointless that degree is??

[@infamouscrusader3363]

Yes. These students should seriously look into the major they are getting into before getting into the program because these guidance counselor sure aren't doing it because most of the don't give a rip about the students who they counsel to in their office.

[@infamouscrusader3363]

@@chandlerhorton2531 Good for you. My advice would have been just to switch into a STEM based subjects or consider the Trades but at least you left the Arts.

[@illegalalien6542]

Nice stereotype you got going there🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jcrowley1985]

Only if the job requires it as part of your training. We do things backwards in America. Straight out of high school, you should find a job first and then work with your employer to get the necessary training. Rather than getting trained first for a job you may or may not have later.

[@KittyKatno17]

jcrowley1985 Surely that would limit you to that one specific job though? What happens if you want a career change later in life or you get made redundant or the industry collapses, you're then uneducated again.

[@joseavila2443]

KittyKatno17 i started working in a factory and earned 12$ an hour and made my way up and became a techician/fixer at the factory and started making 18$ an hour.after gaining some skills and experince i started working at a nuclear power plant and im making 40-60k a year. college is worthless most people that i know that are going are in debt and working in a resturant or fast food.

[@outdoorsnevada4138]

jcrowley1985 Very true. One can understand why businesses want their workers already trained though. Less expensive to train them and you have someone who can hit the floor running instead of training them 6 months for them to quit. Where I work we hire people with experience as a priority and then have part time jobs available for people with no form of training to see if they work out. If in 90 days they aren't picking it up they get the boot.

[@Sovek86]

Yeah, thats true, so most companies require work experience, something that a college graduate is not going to have.

[@miguelrobb5719]

Jose Avila thats awesoms that u work at a nuclear power plant. Now u are the real life homer Simpson. Haha im kidding. But thats still good.

[@MsPandachen]

In Germany college/Université is so munch different and a lot of jobs don't require College e.g. If you Wanne become a nurse you applie at a hospital for an apprenticeship it Takes 3 years (you earn about a 1000euro a Month in average in this 3 years) and After that you Are a nurse And earn a Full income (it's about 2500-3000euro ) a Month... And you can do this with a lot of other jobs eg. In logistics, accounting , Real Estate, Even in the Area of software Developing . Over here Most of the people go to college to become e.g. a Doctor, a teacher, an engenieer, a lawyer... People Kind of laught about you when you say my Major is Fashion or English history and ask you if you wanna become a Taxidriver

[@Birkinbag09]

Totally agree with Dace here university is important but your work ethic and drive will take you much further. So many of my high school friends did useless degrees at bad universities and now have crazy debts

[@christinafrancois2155]

Education is too expensive PERIOD.

[@AQuestioner]

That's probably only a problem in the US. Other countries not so much.

[@ir10031981]

If you live in Chicago, Illinois, don't go to college in Indiana. If you live in Hammond, Indiana, don't go to college in Illinois. If you live in Portland, Oregon, don't go to college in Washington. If you live in Vancouver, Washington, don't go to college in Oregon.

[@Emboar57913]

just go to a instate public university that gives a instate tuition reduction

[@weirdlilmama]

First time I seen someone mention Hammond . I agree go to an in state college

[@kenya1067]

I think people want to get away from their controlling families.

[@handleyobusiness]

Some “border” cities actually do offer in-state tuition to people in counties that are on the other side of the state line.

[@eder7468]

And go public or community college NOT a private school

[@chrisgast]

College is worth it - if you can afford it. But tuition is sky-high right now because SO MANY people want to go to college. College USED TO BE the way to get a job. Not anymore. You'd be better off getting a job as a janitor somewhere and work your way up.

[@Tigersfan829]

chrisgast college was the way to get a job back in the 70s and 80s when most people didn't go, that's why all the parents of our generation told us college is the only way to get a job!!! College college college! Now that everyone goes to college it's nothing special. The playing field has been leveled so you have to do way more to make yourself stand out. College is worth it for some still though, still always need doctors and engineers. But then again, as a civil engineer the laborers doing the concrete work I oversee everyday make more money than me. So maybe we should be pushing to go into trades more?

[@StishFicks]

From Janitor to Manager! From MOP to MVP!

[@marquiselogan9832]

You can go to a community college pay less money and make more money than someone who has a 4 year degree how does that happen

[@lesliehuegerich6733]

because community colleges tailor to some technical degrees that offer good income. No way in heck that I am going to be an HVAC tech and work out in the sun. Nope, not for me. They could pay me a million dollars and I would refuse. Not everyone thinks about money with a job. Be happy in life, do good things, pursue a job that you WANT to do, not one that pays money. If you do your passion, you can more than likely figure out the money part.

[@thunderspence8183]

have trades

[@elittercero9898]

@@lesliehuegerich6733 you are definitely on the right track. Success isn’t defined by how much money you make. It’s when you wake up in the morning and love what you do.

[@jasondonohue7355]

Never went to college. Went to apprenticeship and now, running an airport terminal, I'm making a third of a million dollars a year, gross. That's more than most college grads. It also comes without loans and I'm debt free

[@bellairehigh45]

How can I become what you are? Im interested.....Im looking to turn my life around....

[@Melissa-ht2fp]

Oooo... how does that work?

[@552mustang]

I did 2 years of college in high school (AA degree) and I paid not a cent for it. Our state has this program where they pay full tuition if you go to college full time during your junior and senior high school years. I never got a 4 year degree. I now make 105K a year in high tech. I feel so sorry for all the people walking out with 50-100K or more in debt. I bought my first house within 2 years of my first real job because no debt.

[@mylifeisamememylifeispathe3140]

552mustang 👏👏👏 I salute you my friend. Well done.

[@janieramirez7169]

What degree????

[@cmscms123456]

I got my AA/AS Degree at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa CA (cost, nearly free...), going to night school after work. E/M Design Drafting CAD, my pay went from $8.50 per hour to $22. per hour within 2 years of completing my degree. 30 years later, Im still working my 2 year degree, and making more than $85,000 per year. State run COMMUNITY COLLEGES are the place to start. STAY AWAY from TRADE SCHOOLS and CORPORATE UNIVERSITIES.

[@SorenHigh]

Please elaborate. I am currently 16 and looking for some way to pay back my future student loan debt.

[@JasmineDufanal]

INTJ Mind ask about a dual enrollment program at your high school. You get credit for both your high school and college courses, and it’s completely paid for by the state. You can either start early with prerequisites that transfer to a 4 year university (and place you two years ahead), or graduate high school with an associates degree.

[@vquick68]

I disagree! My 21 year old son decided to not go to college after high school and from age 18 till 21 he worked for a company and has worked his way up to Customer Service Manager making 40k at 21 years of age. My daughter did the same and she is now a manager of a restaurant and brings in 45k plus bonus at age 24. I think if you are a hard worker and a go getter you can achieve greatness without a college degree.

[@sharenalynn]

well i need to move where you guys live because where i live if you dont have a piece of paper you dont even qualify for an interview

[@visionary6498]

Vicky Quick 40K is barely making it in today's world

[@bigbubbabrown7628]

The Visionary look at their ages. That's fantastic

[@joseavila2443]

you are right, i started working at a factory at age 18 getting paid 12$ an hour, then after a year of working i applied for bieng a technician there and started getting paid 18$ an hour, im 24 now and im now working in a nuclear plant making 40k-60k a year with just a highscool diploma. all it takes is to work hard and to gain experince and skills.

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Vicky Quick Started working in a coldstorage whs at 4.75 min wage. Started with zero experience, worked there for 14 years moved up and learned a lot. Made close to 65k with retirement and bennys comp when I left. Even got my CDL for free and now I'm a truck driver.

[@catpirrello]

I remember pulling out of a prestigious Masters program a week before classes started in 2009. I did the math and realized that I was about to take on somewhere between $200K and $300K in debt (accounting for inflation and the 15 yr payoff) over the course of 2 years to get into a low-paying industry. Even in my shortsightedness back in 2009, something in me cringed at the idea of saddling myself with that much debt. I knew I couldn't predict all the ways it might negatively impact me. That scared me. I instead opted for an online (read: much less expensive) degree in a more lucrative field. There have been times when I questioned if I made the right choice. But then I look at the kind of life I'm leading now and how my heart and desires have shifted. I'm so glad I opted for the less expensive degree. I didn't know it at the time. But I was making a decision that would impact my future husband and babies. Ramsey's message to avoid debt *like the plague* seems sound.

[@lunalaguna6173]

Which online program did you go through? I am looking into different ones atm.

[@scott.m.karkoskythefamilym2863]

Knowledge will make you rich, yet I don't feel college is the correct choice. I can buy books and learn it myself. The only thing missing is the title certificate. but I have alot more money in my pocket.

[@justinfuqua6797]

Go ahead and try to apply to a job with those credentials of all that knowledge in your head see how far it gets you, you’ll be laughed out of the interview room, were you wouldn’t make it there at all.

[@muhammadv2468]

Agreed. I am a license engineer, and I use very little of what I learned in school. I truly just paid for a piece of paper. there is nothing in engineering school that I couldn't taught myself

[@ZGaming2018]

Justin Fuqua experience over degree is key i have seen it before where someone with a degree is then asked what experience do you have and if they don’t have the experience to back up the degree they then get told to come back in a year or later with the experience so it kind of screws them.

[@wisdomandlove1661]

A person that can create their own income with self taught knowledge does not need a job. But if you want to compete with other job seekers you will need something the others do not have.

[@user-gl1rc9ts1p]

I'm dyslexic and a janitor my net worth is 4 million dollars. I'm only 30 years old. I taught myself financial literacy KZbin University. I can't even pass the test to get in college.

[@TRIIGGAVELLI]

Short answer. If you want to be a doctor yes, if you want to work and figure out your niche absolutely not. I never did. Best decision of my life. 28 years old zero debt. With a very good living, unfortunately many of my friends who did go to college can't say the same but are in massive debt and will be working for the school for at least the next decade or two.

[@baxakk7374]

You sell drugs?

[@wafflekun9707]

I'm currently a sophomore at a community college. I was about to transfer to a private university that I couldn't afford. The program of study I wanted to pursue is really good there, so I focused more on the program than what it would actually cost. I'm so thankful my parents put their arm around me and took me a step back to show me other options. It's not an easy choice to make when you're so young, but man does it help when you've got a good support behind you.

[@ZagPC]

in most states you have to be 21 to gamble, why can you borrow thousands of dollars but you cant gamble? Seems like they are both almost as risky and both able to ruin someones life.

[@TheRamseyShow]

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[@Kujjo2]

+The Dave Ramsey Show Thank God for the insights you continue to give everyday...my personal favorites are the rants.I call them "HOLY Rants".They are always thought provoking common sense reality doses and I love them.God bless all of you working on this great show.

[@Live4Revenge1]

Being a full time feminist isnt a good career field. I love you dave.

[@robs6154]

Live4Revenge1 lol I laughed at that too

[@c130comm]

I know the military is not for everyone - but I learned everything I could and got a decent job.

[@patbateman69420]

Wish I knew about trade schools five years ago when I first started college. Just need 30 more hours, but I think I'm going to drop out and go for electrician or radiologic technician. Don't make the same mistakes I made.

[@thedarkfrost2351]

Did you do it?

[@patbateman69420]

@@thedarkfrost2351 got my degree and am going to be applying to a both a BSN and ADN nursing program soon. Thanks!

[@greg6379]

Haha. I went to college for free and still have doubts about its worth.

[@SteelHex]

My employer has no entry-level position that doesn't require a college degree. While not all degrees are created equal, they have some value. What's dumb is going into $200K debt for any degree outside medicine and engineering.

[@Mauzy0x00]

I don’t know. Living in the age of technology, knowledge and information is mostly free with a quick search. Everything at college is so expensive not to mention the tuition itself. I mean the food prices on the campus resemble prices at a movie theater. 🙄

[@frankiesmom8478]

It’s amazing to me to see the lack of research ppl put into their major in regards to return on investment

[@MadElectrician]

I went the trade school route and became a union electrician. One of the best decisions I’ve ver made in my life. I’m 25 and we make $47.85/ hr here in Portland, Oregon which comes out to just about $95,000/ year. When you add our benefit package it comes out to about $140,000/ year. No student loans or debt of any kind. I highly recommend going this route to anyone who is interested.

[@joyvason786]

do you see any female electricians? I've been looking into this trade

[@MadElectrician]

Joy Vason I do! It’s pretty much a normal thing now when women join the trade. We have a female apprentice that works with us and she is treated just the same as everyone else. And she is probably one of the harder workers we have. I’d highly recommend looking into.

[@joyvason786]

@@MadElectrician thank you for responding! I feel so motivated to do it now. I just didn't wanna get into it and then no one wants to hire because I'm a female. I'm a very hard worker. I'm in college right now and I'm still undecided on what major I want to study so why not go to trade school for now!

[@mysticaltyger2009]

"They were ruined long before they got to college. College just exposed that they were twits". I love it!!!!

[@martinnhantran]

Short answer: depends if the job pays you well

[@camcneiljr]

Goldman Sachs says its not worth it but requires a college degree

[@Connery007neckache]

To be fair they probably aren’t hiring liberal art degree graduates.

[@andrewbetancourtofficial]

One thing I love about college for example, is if a family is low income and lacks education, they are severely limited in the opportunities they can provide their child. And when the child goes to college, they can meet great peers, learn to be on their own and get massively exposed to opportunities like research, creating relationships with world class professors, leading student groups, learning how to study, building confidence etc. Great video, Dave!

[@Bmewrite]

Problem is most don't do the things you are saying in college.

[@r.brooks5287]

It's not grit, it's expectation, and the fear of letting everyone down.

[@BreezyBulldog]

If you are planning to go to college, definitely go to community college and not get yourself in debt in a 4 year university. Despite the reputation community college gets its something I would encourage people to consider and try to get your Gen Ed’s out of the way without spending too much.

[@LDT7Y]

It depends. In 2008 I couldn't even apply for most jobs as I didn't have a degree. I'd get to the second page of the application and couldn't get to the next page without filling in degree subject, grade, uni, etc. I went back and got a degree and in 2012 started getting interviews. I didn't need the actual content of the degree to do the job, but just having those letters after my name made all the difference in getting someone to agree to even meet me. Every company I've worked for since has advertised jobs specifically to 'graduates'. They don't always care about the subject or uni, but the people upstairs just want the 'graduate' tag for some reason. It sucks that this is how employment works now, but it was a neccessary evil for me and others I know if we wanted to be even considered for a job.

[@GodRayz]

Are you gonna forget the recession of 2007-2008?

[@ashleyb8831]

AMEN! Want anything above working poor class status and you'll need a degree 100% of the time.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

@@ashleyb8831 100%? Watch Mike Rowe.

[@jonathanzuniga1844]

Thanks Dave. You inspired me to pursue a masters in double handed puppetry !

[@MaiteDNova]

I agree, a second issue is that the large majority of employers require that the receptionist has a bachelor's degree! This is how I ended up with student loans...if you apply for most jobs with good benefits they ask for a graduate degree. It's insane. I live in NYC.

[@sharenalynn]

so true I live in ohio and its the same

[@mikellyarte9106]

Honestly, I should’ve stayed with Panda Express instead of getting my degree. I’d be working as a General Manager making more than 70k a year by now 🤷🏻‍♀️😩

[@JM-xp8te]

I work at McDonald's. Right now, I'm washing lettuce, then I’ll be up to fries. After ten years of solid work, I can become an assistant manager and that's where the big bucks come in.

[@alfredvalrie5541]

This man's voice drips with contempt for anyone who disagrees with him. He's perfect for modern radio.

[@vortayne]

This man is also filled with tons of common sense and I would sound just like him if I was talking.

[@Stupranos]

I just feel most people go to college just out of obligation on the stigma. They feel like they have to go. Yet when there’s a decent job for them that doesn’t need a degree.

[@stayathomemarine]

My best friend of 15 years went to college right after high school. I joined the Marines instead. I'm 24 years old no debt and about to start school, and my best friend is 24 as well with over 30,000 debt. Her degree is in social work! Doesn't make sense to me

[@KB-sj8hb]

30,000 isn't that much in college debt

[@stayathomemarine]

Kelly B It's more than I have. And she is accruing more as she us furthering her education

[@stayathomemarine]

Video Biblical School I think you are missing the point of the video.. lol the whole point is about money. And making a smart decision on what to study in college so that you are not in debt for the rest of your life.

[@darrenmacwhirter1706]

The thing is though..youre income will peak soon while she wil be making much more than you in her peak earning years.Thats why university is an investment.

[@worldstarkeys8328]

30k isnt bad for an undergraduate degree.

[@brandonrickbornponyexpress6574]

who needs college! you're my freaking college dude!

[@tamerakraft9199]

I had no college degree and made 75k a year. Pluses a side business that made just as much. So I suppose it depends in my opinion. Having a skill is what makes you money and skills can be taught at other places besides college

[@lala-cx5ec]

how old r u

[@dilbertbob5420]

It depends on what school you went to, your final grades, the economy at the time, and what you majored in.

[@kilo393]

Im not against college. It can be a great investment if it's done right, but people should go for the right reasons.

[@kendracarrier4414]

Paid 30k for a biochemistry degree at a private college. I transferred after two years from community college to the private college. I was able to cash flow the whole thing and got married my senior year. Our household income is 100500 and I am about to graduate. Not bragging but college is good if you shop around and choose a good degree. I learned that hard work, ability to sell oneself, and a solid degree is good as long as you dont take loans. Or if you have to take loans, nothing over a crazy amount.

[@emprendeyaprendebygca9136]

I’m 22 years old , I have no college education and I’m making 120 K a year and is just the beginning. I have over 650 K on debt , but my debt creates income .I think the secret of my wealth come from invest my money in real estate early in life. Every one have their own way to success same formula may not apply for you ... follow your heart and talent and money will follow ❤️

[@addisondiaz]

That’s the issue, I think we put wayyy too much emphasis on college. I don’t believe that my current job needed me to go to school. I just required a person to teach me (which they did) now I’m able to do the job on my own. Im an AP Specialist. But I wouldn’t haven’t been able to apply for my position without a college degree !

[@jerrygee941]

I agree with you Dave that education is a good thing when done correctly! Choosing degrees should not be taken lightly and should be studied beforehand. There are degrees that simply do not lead to good paying careers and a lot of students do not realize this! You're so right that parents are to blame for not directing their children in the right direction! Do some research before you 'invest' in a degree. Make sure the degree is worth something in the work force! Thanks Dave.

[@thereinmymind]

My father always pushed me to go to college because he felt that if I didn't I wouldn't financially be successful. My father has a master's degree And expected me to at least get a bachelors. After one semester of college I realized how much debt I would have if I continued and completed my degree. So instead I joined the Army, my father did not approve. Long story short at the age of 27 I now make more than my father. If parents think that college is so important then they should save up and pay for their child's education. The reality is that many parents, like mine, don't save a dime, Then expect their child to graduate college in a massive amount of debt, with little to no work experience and become successful. If you can't afford to go to a university consider an apprenticeship, trade school or the military. My job in the military is in the IT field and to a civilian employer my MOS training, certifications and experience is worth more then degree.

[@cmoneymadhops]

if you didn't know any better, you would think that the only form of education is college by listening to Dave Ramsey

[@cmoneymadhops]

+braden7180 well the fact that he doesn't mention that alternatives exist... he tells his callers not to give their kids a choice whether or not they go to college too

[@cmoneymadhops]

+braden7180 I've listened to lots of episodes and for the most part that's what he says. go to college and don't study German polka history.

[@cmoneymadhops]

***** you seem very passionate about this for some reason. I think he knows that there are alternatives of course, but believes that 99.99% of people should go to college. I think if he could get away with it, he would "brainwash" everyone who listens (like he said he did to his kids) in order to make everyone go to college. Might slow down his business because less families would possibly need assistance.

[@cmoneymadhops]

***** I didnt know telling people that there's no other option doesn't count as evidence... my mistake

[@CJ-wc6lf]

cmoneymadhops Some think in the hood is education, but it only makes people dumber and end up in prison...lol

[@CraZzy3n3rGy]

That’s what I did before deciding a major. I looked at the average salary in the country and my local area. Then I took an accounting class and loved it. Now I’m working as an accountant. You gotta know the road map of your life. I coasted sometimes but I always knew my end game for college

[@kabloosh699]

College is really about getting that "in" at the end of that degree and it really only applies to certain fields like engineering or medical. Getting that degree helps you get into the circles that are full of people looking for people to work for them. There are some other paths like law where you need to be able to study and be mentored, but yeah degrees are not the end all be all to a path of success. I don't think they are needed. Sometimes all you need is a certification and knowledge in the field. That grit Dave speaks of does do wonders. Successful people know how to finish the job and not get stuck spinning their wheels in the mud. There are just so many intangibles that college does not teach and you are kind of stuck figuring them out yourself.

[@josephrawe4423]

I've found that an Associates degree is the best route. I was easily able to work full time to pay for my Associates degree making $9/Hour while living at home and making $16/ Hour living on my own. I'm not rich, but I live a very nice, comfortable life. Hard work will take you places...

[@MzBabsie]

I took "a year off" after High school in 2002. Turned into my never going to College. Never underestimate the power of hard work. No student loan debt, making 103/yr. ALSO, don't turn your nose up at working with your hands and learning a trade...plumbers making over 100k, too. Best wishes to everyone.

[@TheRamsfanstl]

"Some of you people are raising twits." This is gold!

[@budgielover9]

That's exactly why I joined the Army for the GI bill. It's just great!

[@TheRamseyShow]

+Tyler P Thank you for your service.

[@StewieStew820]

Same boat

[@Kujjo2]

+Tyler P Exactly...I used the TA (Tuition Assistance) of active duty for both my Associate and BA. I am transitioning out this year to use my GI for the Masters...I couldn't be happier about it...considering how much folks are paying and owing in student loan debt. I have grown to love the Dave Ramsey show.

[@ek07305]

Tyler P Yeah if you don't get shot before coming back states side!

[@psgaming101craup4]

Or trade school.

[@Ag3nt47-u1z]

1:13 I don't understand how so many people are paying over six figures for just UNDERGRAD! Is it because they switch majors like 5 times or something?! $200,000?!!! Even medical school is not that expensive!

[@crusindc5282]

Yud: They go in with fantasies of automatic success--then never bother learning career development the Student Placement Office! Sn amazing number of undergraduates take no classes at all in money management.

[@jyll.7132]

2 year tech school cert program in court reporting, realtime captioning, and communication access realtime translation pays 6 figures. There's nothing wrong with tech school at all.

[@crusindc5282]

Jyl: Correct.

[@jyll.7132]

@aena mustafa because that's not what I want to do.

[@landongauger4751]

I completely agree! I am so glad I decided not to go to the University of Oklahoma. Even though my school is paid for, I came to my senses and realized that I didn’t want to get caught up in the whole fraternity life. I decided to to go somewhere else where I could obtain my bachelors in engineering in only three years! I see it as an advantage to start saving and investing sooner rather than later.

[@crusindc5282]

Landon: Clear eyed and physically healthier. Remember to get your State Professional Engineer license after 5 years of supervised employment.

[@RooRoove]

College is only worth it if you're prepared and know exactly what you're getting yourself into. There are too many people dragging their feet through it with a "C's get degrees" attitude.

[@CaptainBobTR13CK]

I make over 80K a year base salary. Not counting side business. No college. Only real debt is my mortgage

[@BruceJC75]

Study something that gives you a real world SKILL!! When s#%t hits the fan, the people who know how to build and fix stuff will be the most valuable members of society.

[@josephstalin2138]

Bruce Courtney lol, we are not gonna come to that time.

[@illegalalien6542]

Denial. Watch the news

[@lesliehuegerich6733]

Not all people want to build and fix stuff. Seems like too much manual labor for my smart brain.

[@Mrs.T305]

But instead of laughing at them (and at the statistics) why not help them? Suggesting that the parents need to intervene was the best thing he said!!! One of the Dave Ramsey personalities should be a career and parenting coach to help these parents because many of them AREN'T ABLE TO PREPARE THEIR KIDS, AS THEY TOO MAY NOT KNOW ANY DIFFERENT!!!

[@Ngocnito]

I would of loved hearing him talking to his kids about their future 😂

[@diegobustos9988]

It does not matter where you get your degree. Employer's only care that you have the degree to allow you to properly performed the required tasks of said position. They care about what makes YOU unique/special and that is gathered with additional experience that you need to get by applying yourself in applicable positions.

[@thedominationer3070]

You would be right in 99% of cases.

[@Peter.Young21]

Community college for 12k and a bachelor's for 23k. That's 35k. I make 110k/year. Wife, 40k student loans. She makes 70k/year. Just make sure you dont spend too much on college!

[@fanmad-hg4nf]

College is great for people who want to specialize in a specific field and get a specific job that is only available to people who hold a degree. If you want to be something specific, Google what you need AND hit up ppl on LinkedIn that have that position. Find someone that has been there done that. They will give you a much better insight than ANY PROFESSOR or anyone in general.

[@YouTubeUtah]

Agreed on the subject of college, Dave. What everyone ought to learn is how to negotiate their salary for their first job out of college.

[@joycecastona5327]

They get out and most jobs expect people to have years of experience in the field. That's a typical problem.

[@thaddiusglunt2424]

I agree with everything except about the part that college teaches kids how to succeed and act properly IN the work place. HA.

[@terrahhall8789]

High school teachers and administrators pressure kids to go to expensive schools. They also encourage them to take out loans that they can’t afford. They do this because it makes the high school look good. Makes me sick.

[@AmandaHugenkiss2915]

Honestly most business jobs dont need a degree. But reality is, that if you want to work in that environment, you must have a degree to qualify.

[@claudebrower6208]

Mr. Ramsey I appreciate the good message mixed with a little humor!

[@workhardt2]

Stem graduates ( sciences, math, engineering, medicine ) are most sought after. These are the most valuable degrees.

[@JacksonDuprey]

And trades.

[@Aznmf]

Carbon alot of STEM graduates can't find jobs...

[@Ghost17110]

+Rich 91 this exactly STEM majors leading towards "trade"-like careers (medicine, engineering, etc) are excellent options, you just have to have a path predetermined post-undergrad. Are you going to grad school for engineering? Med school for medicine? Dental school for dentistry? You can't just survive off of a biology degree that met pre-health requirements or an undergrad engineering degree. Just getting an undergrad bio/chem/engineering/etc degree isn't the most useful.

[@levibeam100]

Mason Stanley Bio and Chem, sure, you need a PHD. Not Engineering. With just an undergraduate degree engineers can make 80K right out of college.

[@tthoma12]

@@levibeam100 funny there are so many people with engineering degrees who are unemployed and underemployed

[@evelandjd5111]

Grit. I agree. Learning outside college produces people as smart as college graduates. I parent my children to avoid school if loans are needed to attend. My time spent with my kiddos makes them smart because they learn “walk around sense” along with trade skills in building our own houses, repairing and constructing our own machinery, and professional skills from my former attorney days to understand the business of successful clients and the mistakes made by my unsuccessful clients. My goal for them: they will not be indentured to any lenders of credit. Thanks to Dave for honing my focus with his practical counsel.

[@supermanprime1281]

The real money comes from Technical college and it only cost about 4k-12k and you make 20k-50k. And you only go to school for 4 months or 15 months. Stupid degrees that don't pay are useless and stupid to pay. Think about the yearly salary before you go to that career.

[@thegodfather1907]

College is worth it for certain fields. For example Nursing, Accounting, Engineering, Teaching, and Law School.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

It's obligatory, and you're guaranteed to earn highly.

[@jessicam725]

I have a degree in elementary education with a coordinate major in English. I'm 46, and I noticed that listening to parents around my age, they let their kids decide where they want to go to college, even if it's out of state. My parents let us choose our college, as long as it was in state, and we went to community colleges first to pay less for Gen Ed courses. We spent much less on college education by staying in-state and using community colleges.

[@silver350z94]

There is an abundance of information out there. No need to go to college unless your goal requires you to have that specific degree.

[@adriangarza2620]

IM GOING BOWLING FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I AM GOING TO HAVE A GREAT TIME!!

[@EvanLikesCake]

NICE!

[@GO-cz7cl]

Fun

[@fonebook]

We have a great alternative to college in Germany where you do a 3-year apprenticeship at a company. You alternate between school and work and already receive a salary. For most jobs, this form of education is perfectly adequate.