Do college graduates generally earn more money because of an expensive degree or because they have been both naturally motivated and talented their entire lives? Linda Lee, editor-in-chief of The New York Times, wrote "The Case Against College," which recognizes that professions such as lawyers and doctors should be required to obtain a degree, for the good of our society. However, she also strongly believes that a successful career does not necessarily require a college degree. Yet today's society's expectation is that every student attend college. This creates a lot of competition in the job market. It seems logical that employers would hire candidates with the highest level of education, but it seems like a never-ending cycle of mistakes. With the number of jobs decreasing day by day, college graduates will eventually be forced to become janitors or postal workers and therefore, an advanced degree will become the social norm for these jobs. These premises are valid in every sense of the word and can be applied to every college across the country. If you consider the type of people who go to college, it becomes apparent how important college is. People who attend four-year colleges obviously include those who aspire to become doctors, educators, and lawyers, but not all enrollees seek these higher-level professions. Many other enrolled students spend thousands of dollars per year on one side or the other or to receive an education that will have little influence on their ability to perform in their respective career field. Analyzing the students who attend these universities is a very good way to determine whether or not this education will actually help them succeed...... middle of paper ......rs of my education, but not the first two years. For those intending to enter a field where a degree should make no difference, college would be a waste of time and money. Instead, these students should be concerned about work experience or training related to their career path. By examining the evidence presented and applying it in a logical sense, the college degree can for many simply be replaced by an in-depth training program. In some cases, a trade school is the best route to specializing in particular fields. For many young adults, avoiding college can be very beneficial. By doing so, the plaintiff would not suffer the consequences of student loans and the well-known ramen noodle diet. Works Cited Lee, Linda. “The Case Against the University.” Areas of reading: motivations for writing. 10th ed. Ed. Nancy R. Comley et al. Boston: 2013. 670-672. Print.