The economics of an education - At the most basic to gain a higher education you must make trade-offs. Work now full time vs. going to school. There has been so much talk around the fact that you may not need a college education. I am personally shocked at this only because if you look at employment and salary figures of college educated people they continually are well above high school graduates. I am not saying the manufacturing jobs don't pay really well and that you can make an awesome wage in these industries, but those industries still need skills.

So, what are your points of view about the trade offs of going to college, having student loans ,and the future work potential (the potential salary for the preferred work.)

Provide references.