As technology advances, higher-paying jobs that were once available to high school graduates now require some form of higher education.
Earning a college degree opens up many more chances than having just a high school diploma does.
Whereas factories and manufacturing were once at the center of our job market, the trend is shifting to jobs in other sectors that require more specific skill sets. With so many people competing for jobs in today's job market, employers are likely to look at candidates with more training and education.