Is a four-year degree actually worth the price tag?
In short: Deciding on higher education involves more than just calculating tuition. This video demonstrates how to use algebra to weigh the immediate earnings of employment against the long-term benefits of a higher salary.
To determine the financial viability of a degree, one must look beyond the sticker price of tuition. A complete calculation must account for the opportunity cost of lost wages—the income you forgo while you are studying instead of working.
By applying algebraic methods, you can compare the immediate earnings of entering the workforce right away against the total costs of education paired with the potential for increased future pay.
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