87% of people behind on rent have less than a Bachelor's degree
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dora_da_destroyer
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you gay troll on thecoli and stan lil wayne...if there ever was a poster child for questioning the supposed critical thinking skills/intellectual stimulation one gets from going to college, you're a prime exampleCollege changed my life for the better. And I have zero student loans.
But y’all stay mad
BushidoBrown
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this is not ok
Many California Renters Fear Eviction Despite Increased Aid
Nearly 1.5 million renters across the state are behind on rent payments, and more than 600,000 of them believe they could face eviction in the next two months.
www.ppic.org
Gritsngravy
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I don’t think this is completely true
College isn’t for me. 
Hated the first twelve years, couldn’t stand another 4 years.
Hated the first twelve years, couldn’t stand another 4 years.Can 13 percent do all manual labor
There's a very, very strong correlation, and it's not just "slightly higher" pay either.
Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment, 2020
| Educational attainment | Median usual weekly earnings | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | $1,885 | 2.5% |
| Professional degree | 1,893 | 3.1 |
| Master's degree | 1,545 | 4.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,305 | 5.5 |
| Associate degree | 938 | 7.1 |
| Some college, no degree | 877 | 8.3 |
| High school diploma, no college | 781 | 9.0 |
| Less than a high school diploma | 619 | 11.7 |
Converting it to annual salary:
PhD median: $98,000
Professional median: $98,000
Master's median: $80,000
Bachelor's median: $68,000
Associate median: $49,000
Some college no degree: $46,000
High school diploma median: $41,000
Less than diploma median: $32,000
Pulling a few out for emphasis:
Diploma: $41,000
Bachelor's degree: $68,000
Professional or PhD: $98,000
That's a huge correlation. Bachelor's degree median don't make just a little bit more than high school diploma, it makes 65% more. And you can't blame that all on STEM because those are median numbers, not averages, and less than 1 in 5 degrees is a STEM degree. So those are regular-ass B.A.'s pulling $68,000 or more in large numbers.
Of course I'm not saying that college is always the ideal choice. Don't do a for-profit or online college, they're a fukking scam and employers barely give those degrees any credit at all (in hiring decisions they count for less than an associate's degree does). You probably shouldn't do college if you don't have some sort of clear plan to pay for it. And if you have a clear chosen career path that doesn't require college, then only go if you really thirst for the knowledge and experience, not cause you feel you have to.
But in general, on average, someone who goes to college is going to have a lot better life prospects than someone who does not. And that's not just career pay, there are a lot more benefits besides (meeting new people, meeting future spouses, exposed to other ways of thinking, and actually learning shyt).
There's a very, very strong correlation, and it's not just "slightly higher" pay either.
Education pays, 2020 : Career Outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Is school worth the work? Find out what the data say.
www.bls.gov
Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment, 2020
| Educational attainment | Median usual weekly earnings | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | $1,885 | 2.5% |
| Professional degree | 1,893 | 3.1 |
| Master's degree | 1,545 | 4.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,305 | 5.5 |
| Associate degree | 938 | 7.1 |
| Some college, no degree | 877 | 8.3 |
| High school diploma, no college | 781 | 9.0 |
| Less than a high school diploma | 619 | 11.7 |
Converting it to annual salary:
PhD median: $98,000
Professional median: $98,000
Master's median: $80,000
Bachelor's median: $68,000
Associate median: $49,000
Some college no degree: $46,000
High school diploma median: $41,000
Less than diploma median: $32,000
Pulling a few out for emphasis:
Diploma: $41,000
Bachelor's degree: $68,000
Professional or PhD: $98,000
That's a huge correlation. Bachelor's degree median don't make just a little bit more than high school diploma, it makes 65% more. And you can't blame that all on STEM because those are median numbers, not averages, and less than 1 in 5 degrees is a STEM degree. So those are regular-ass B.A.'s pulling $68,000 or more in large numbers.
Of course I'm not saying that college is always the ideal choice. Don't do a for-profit or online college, they're a fukking scam and employers barely give those degrees any credit at all (in hiring decisions they count for less than an associate's degree does). You probably shouldn't do college if you don't have some sort of clear plan to pay for it. And if you have a clear chosen career path that doesn't require college, then only go if you really thirst for the knowledge and experience, not cause you feel you have to.
But in general, on average, someone who goes to college is going to have a lot better life prospects than someone who does not. And that's not just career pay, there are a lot more benefits besides (meeting new people, meeting future spouses, exposed to other ways of thinking, and actually learning shyt).
Gritsngravy
Superstar
What percentage of people are doing manual labor now
probably less than 13
ahomeplateslugger
Superstar
Over the last 12 months, rent increased by at least $250 per month for 6.7 million households, according to the survey. About half of families with kids enrolled in free or reduced-price school meal programs said it’s somewhat or very likely they’ll be evicted in the next couple of months.
This is sad to hear
This is sad to hear
According to google
For reference, here are the statistics for the entire United States: Percentage of workers in physically demanding jobs: 10.3% Total workers in physically demanding jobs: 15,061,140. Total workers across all jobs: 146,875,480
So I guess we don't need a lot of y'all any more.
What Ph.D holder do you know working in a supermarket due to lack of job opportunities? Do not post a link to an internet article or blog, who do you know personally?
This has little to do with the statistic, or I should say, pay is a secondary cause not a primary one.
I've been making over 100k for a number years now. I still have almost the same 15k of debt from 10 years ago, still do not own a home, still lack any type of stability (I've moved across the country four times since 2020), still have a shytty credit score, still have questionable health. Still don't really have a wardrobe.
I simply do not possess a number of "adult" skills; no amount of money can make up for that.
Correct. Neither skill, pay, or intelligence are primary causes. There are a number of highly intelligent/skilled men and women who have little to no formal education. They often struggle through adult life, never really figuring it out.
Truth about adult life is success often depends more on making incremental progress toward goals than on talent or intellect. Such incremental progress requires diligence, the same quality required to slog through a four-year degree program. College is a solid predictor of future success because college often forces people to round out certain edges in order to graduate.
Graduates tend to be more put together physically, mentally, and emotionally. They are often more organized, more concise, and more effective in written and verbal communication. They possess a certain confidence and feel more comfortable navigating institutions. Making the rent on time is more a function of all this than high earnings or intellect.