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Answer:
VERY valuable
Explanation:
They cost a lot if you are paying sraight up but if you do school lones you will end up paying off your debt for the rest of your life. If you get a scholorship it is VERY VERY VERY valuable
A college edgucation will also tell people you went to college and you will most likely be hired anywhere if you qualify
It also depends on what you want to do
