Do I need a college degree to be considered?

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The discussion centers around the necessity of a college degree for various career paths and income levels, exploring whether a degree is essential for consideration in academic programs, professorships, and certain jobs, as well as for achieving a family-supporting income.

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  • Some participants assert that a college degree is necessary for consideration in PhD programs, Master's programs, and professorships.
  • One participant suggests that a college degree is generally required for jobs where it is commonly believed that a degree is needed.
  • Another participant questions the necessity of a college degree for achieving an annual income that can support a family, implying that it is not essential.
  • A later reply counters the previous claim by stating that workers in trades such as electricians and auto mechanics can earn a good income without a college degree.

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Participants express disagreement regarding the necessity of a college degree for supporting a family, with some arguing it is essential while others believe it is not required.

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Do I need a college degree to be considered?
 
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To be considered for what?
 
I will try to finish your question with what I think you may have been trying to ask:

Do I need a college degree to be considered for:

PhD programs: Yes.

Master's Programs: Yes.

Professorship: Yes and then some.

A job where most people think you do need a college degree: Most likely yes.
 
for an annual income that can support a family?

Yes.
 
brettdz1 said:
for an annual income that can support a family?

Yes.

The answer to that should be No. Are you seriously that dense?
 
Disagree with the last one. Workers in many of the trades (electrician, auto mechanic, etc.) can do very well without one.
 

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