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Breaking
◆Student loan debt hits $1.77 TRILLION — up $2,800 every second◆Plumbers now out-earn most college graduates in 32 states◆Gen Z chooses trades over tuition at record rates in 2025◆53% of recent college graduates are underemployed◆Electricians in NYC average $115,000/year with NO degree◆HVAC techs earning more than nurses in 16 states◆Welders in Texas making $95/hour — shortage now critical◆The college premium is shrinking. The debt is not.◆Student loan debt hits $1.77 TRILLION — up $2,800 every second◆Plumbers now out-earn most college graduates in 32 states◆Gen Z chooses trades over tuition at record rates in 2025◆53% of recent college graduates are underemployed◆Electricians in NYC average $115,000/year with NO degree◆HVAC techs earning more than nurses in 16 states◆Welders in Texas making $95/hour — shortage now critical◆The college premium is shrinking. The debt is not.
💸$37k📚🏦DEBT💰📉🎓❌$170k⚠️🔥
THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE
The Real Cost of College
Compare college costs vs trade paths. The difference? 4 years and $80,000+.
• Average student debt: $37,338
• Average interest over 10 years: $13,000+
• Lost income during 4 years: $120,000
That’s a total of nearly $170,000 in opportunity cost for a degree that may not guarantee a job.