How much should you earn to justify the cost of your college education? Let's say your degree makes an average 60k, and it took you 30k worth of loans. $500/mo payments on student loans. Basically calculate if it's worth it, assuming you get a raise or 10 year student loan vs 20 year etc. How much interest will you pay? Will the student loans cripple your lifestyle? How much will you pay interest and principle overall for both 10/20 year loans? Was it worth it to get a degree vs an average GED etc. Lots of ways you can go.