Is College Worth The Investment? 1
Is College Still Worth the Financial Investment?
Griffin Parker
East Carolina University
Mrs. Pastor
November 11th, 2017
Is College Worth The Investment? 2
Abstract
This paper analyzes various points concerning the value of a modern college education,
considering many variables that have changed over the past few decades. Tuition prices and
student loan default rates have increased dramatically and invites closer examination to
determine the current value of a degree. The idea that a college degree is always worth the
