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Value of a College Education The value of a college education is immense. Before I made the decision to return to college, I made a list of pros and cons on this subject and I focused on two main areas: the social and economic benefits. I wanted to finish college for a sense of accomplishment and a confidence booster. But considering the financial commitment, college had to mean more to me than a “feather in my cap.” Both the social and economic benefits are very important. I started with the economic reasons. First, there was the increased salary to consider. Earning a college degree will give me the ability to earn more. College graduates are said to earn as much as 70% more than those without a college degree. (Sargent) This goes hand-in-hand with having a greater chance