It seems like teachers, high school teachers specifically, are part of a plot to glorify college so colleges and banks make more money.    Teachers say to start enrolling in college early, don't take a year off to work, don't do gen-eds at a community college. Of course, so when a student realizes they probably shouldn't have majored in Lesbian Literature of the 18th Century, despite the awesome decision making skill they had at 17, they're already 2 years and $10k in; they paid $120 a credit for the same 100 level gen-eds they could have paid $35 a credit for; and they're already living there so they might as well keep going at the same college.    Dual majors, or a minor is suggested, because if you're a Ph.D. in Lesbian Literature and you have a minor or a dual major in Poetry, that means you're TOTALLY going to get a job, now. In reality, it's just more credits the student has to pay, also at $120 a pop. And it's worth it, because they're following their dreams and doing something they're passionate about.    They also suggest getting, at least, a Bachelor's degree then preferably getting Masters. If they promoted Associates degrees or certifications, students wouldn't pay for 4+ years of 24 credits a semester at $120 a credit.    Of course, they will NOT promote alternatives like: certificates, trades, community colleges, homesteading, or being an entrepreneur, because none of those things make money for colleges.    And don't worry about loans, because you went to college and you are entitled to a management or teaching position that pays you enough to pay those all off at $700 a month for 20 years.