does it 'pay' to go to college???

this article, posted in the new york times 'economix' section, was brought to my attention by a writer friend. it was always emblazoned into my brain growing up (by my parents) that if you don't go to a good college you won't get a good job (and therefor won't have a good salary)....




i'm a fan of liberal arts colleges in general, and maybe i'm biased since i went to hobart & william smith, the epitome of liberal arts schools, that i think you get a more well rounded education rather than concentrating on one particular subject. liberal arts colleges teach you to be analytical, philosophical, open minded...right? but does that pay the bills? this graph below also brings up a good point... maybe it's not where you went, but what you went for (or possibly just who you know). is interior design considered a fine art? if so i'm screwed on the pay scale. is it just me or do the "high salary' majors seem like a total drag? shouldn't being creative & empathetic be compensated for something?...



fortunately (or unfortunately) hws isn't listed on the 'salary report', you can check to see if your school is HERE.