So can a certificate in machining, diesel mechanics, an electrician’s license, plumbing experience, etc. And the kid won’t have to “work it right.” Just show up on time, dressed for work in the interview and have a go-to-work attitude.
And they’d make more money with less debt.
No one calls an English major at 0300 to get verbs conjugated.
People do call plumbers at odd hours... and plumbers get to charge hefty rates because of it.
No, but business unit managers in manufacturing plants regularly get calls at 0300 about problems with their manufacturing lines... and a number of those guys have liberal arts degrees.
So the English degree isn't a deal-breaker. Much depends on the character of the graduate.
Welders. The economy is in need of good welders. They can make a lot of money.
One of the problems is that we think that to be successful, you have to go to college. Nobody wants to face the fact that not everybody is college material. If you don’t go to college, you are looked at as a failure. That is simply wrong.
Most of the people who appear in these sob stories should have been welders instead. If they really like history, there are plenty of books out there. Everyone needs a hobby. (And voraciously reading history books is one of mine).