Many people believe that a college education is a worthy investment. The ability to become a college graduate will result in higher earnings. There are more jobs in today's society that require college degrees. Graduates develop more and better job opportunities by earning a bachelor's degree. Self-discipline is an important element of becoming a successful graduate. Furthermore, graduates are healthier and live longer. Adults, young and old, men and women, who have a bachelor's degree or higher have double the average annual income compared to those with only a high school diploma ("Graduates", 2014). Average annual earnings of the population aged 18 and over. , 2008:("Make graduates", 2014)The growing income gap between graduates and non-graduates will likely worsen our country's already weak levels of social mobility. Research by Dynarsky-Bailey tells us that the percentage of low-income kids who complete college is 9%, while the percentage of high-income kids who do so is 54%. The gap in college completion among middle-class groups also increases proportionately. Given that parental income is a determining factor in whether a child enters and completes college, the growing income divergence detailed in the chart above will likely only intensify class entrenchment. College graduates will earn more and more money, increasing their children's chances of graduating, while non-college graduates will earn less and less money, increasing their children's chances of being non-college-educated (Bruenig, 2013). Students should not consider a college education just for the sake of money. A student should learn to the best of his knowledge. In today's society, there is... half the paper... worth studying before you decide to attend. A student should take responsibility for obtaining an education that helps him or her pursue more advanced career opportunities. ReferencesBruenig, M. (2013, September 26). Since 1991, only college graduates have seen their income increase. Retrieved from http://www.demos.org Do college graduates really earn more?. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.military.comMcHugh, K. (2014, February 27). Housing market recovery is hampered by buyer's crippling student loan debt. Retrieved from http://dailycaller.com Thurman, B. (2013, May 16). You don't have to go to college to be successful. Truly?. Retrieved from http://dowser.comTilsley, A. (2013, January 10). A college degree still helps. Retrieved from http://www.insidehighered.comVohwinkle, J. (2014). The university credit crisis. Retrieved from http://financialplan.about.com