We are all aware of the "get good grades and go to college" routine of life and many people go down this path without question. It may seem like a legitimate idea, go to college and make more money. Well, this is definitely not the case. A recent study has shown the average annually cost of attending college is about $33,480. While this may help you further in life, such expectations lead to more debt and frustration. Another study showed the average college graduate made a annual $48,500. Sounds pretty good right? Well, look at your debt, $33,480 is over 69% of your salary. Now lets look at a example where you don't go to college, the IBEW, a electrical union. Yes you do schooling, but the cost is way lower than those of college. Even more, a IBEW member makes a average $52,910 - <span>$82,680. This is a huge improvement from the $48,500 salary of a college grad. The circumstances can affect your decision, but knowing the facts can help you set a realistic goal in the future that would be beneficial to you.</span>
