I think a college degree is a necessity in order to thrive both economically and socially. In order for employers to take you seriously they must be able to tell that you can commit to something such as school and finish what you start. Having a degree not only shows commitment , but also shows that you are willing to sacrifice time you could use for other things and that you will work hard for something you really want. A degree is worth all of the time and money spent on obtaining it. A degree will allow you to have a wide variety of career choices and will make others see you as a more respectable, educated, and hard working person. In order to be successful economically you must have a good paying job and having a degree makes this much easier. Also, socially people with degrees are often seen as more intelligent and people tend to go to them with important tasks because it is apparent that they have a good work ethic.