In the United States, higher education institutions, such as colleges and universities, have been around since colonial times ("Historical Facts"). ... New York Times journalist Catherine Rampell reports that even jobs for the lowest level positions now require at least a bachelor's. ... Wayne Baker describes college graduates living, "healthier, longer lives...they continue [to] be productive and to pay taxes, contribute to Social Security, and so on." In his article, Dr. ... One of the misconceptions mentioned in the article is that most colleges cost $50,000 per ye...

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