Trade school vs College - How they compare

In today’s video, we are going to compare trade schools and traditional universities and see how their graduates fare in the real world. Enjoy!


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[christophergill]

No regrets here, went to college decided to drop out and go to a trade school. I work hard but I make 6 figures a year with no debt. Don’t know why trade schools are looked down so much, it’s almost like they don’t want u go that route.

[ssjsampson]

Unfortunately high schools don’t push trade schools as much as college.

[justinh]

I feel like the ppl who go to college for the experience are the ones who tend to be happy with their decision to go. But those who only go because they feel like it’s their only option realize sooner or later it’s not.

[latasharogers]

My son just turned 18 and is an Electrician apprentice. My husband and I told him don’t worry about what people think you will be winning in the end. No debt and making 100, 000 a year.

[BleedCubbieBlue]

Whatever you decide to do, just do something. Learn a skill that helps solve people’s problems and you will always have money rolling in.

[kyleprice]

Only go to college if the job that you want requires a college degree. Do not go to a university if you have no idea what you want to do. You can figure out what you want to do for free while not spending thousands of dollars. There is nothing wrong with waiting to go to college.

[JJGuey-vfhb]

I just graduated from trade school last month and probably best choice i made college was not for me i like working for my hands and im making pretty good money

[cryptoflippodcast]

*College was a waste of money in my opinion*

Not sure why people look down on trade school 🤔🤔

[Chclateckzz]

In my opinion, even though I’m going to university, trade school is the superior option. It’s cheaper than traditional college/university and I think it’s a better alternative for most people out there who do not care for studying or even those who like studying but would rather start working and making substantial income earlier than their peers since it’s much time consuming.

[Mr.Boddie]

in my honest opinion trade school is better unfortunately me and my ex girlfriend broke up because she wanted me to go to college instead smh (she wasn't for me) now I have a better girlfriend who is way more supportive

[ursaminor]

Attending trade school this fall for machining /CNC. I will probably attend college later on, but for now, I'm going to learn machining and get into an apprenticeship. Salaries around here range from 18 to 37 an hour.

I've got nothing against people who go to college. But I know too many people who bitch about the debt they're in afterwards. The trade school that I'm attending is ran by the state, so tuition is free. I should also be getting free gas per week, a grant every trimester for tools and/or food, and then job connections.

Good luck to everyone who is either going to college or trade school. We all need it at some point or another.

[wisdom-for-all]

Whatever you decide to do, always remember: Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune 🖖

[jodystrickland]

I didn't care for college while in high school. I graduated and went straight to work making pizzas and dealing with the public. I eventually got tired of that and tried the army. I didn't make it unfortunately. Finally I looked into college and decided to study hvac. 2yrs later I graduated with an associates degree and 3 certifications. I now work as an hvac technician. The pay isn't the best but I enjoy what I do; however if I could go back and pursue university straight out-of high school I would

[altairiel]

"Trade school focus on training you for a job"

That's literally what college is supposed to be, but now it's just one big expensive club where you pay twice the price for the name of the university, bragging rights, with a useless degree as the cherry on top, should you choose that route.

[runningwithscissors]

I’m personally choosing to go to college because I want to work in STEM, but I’ve never understood why some people look down on trade schools/blue-collar work. I think everyone should learn to work with their hands as well as their minds, in order to be as well-rounded and self-reliant as possible.

[Dud-iniu]

Both can be good options, but it is hard to say which will be more in-demand in the future. Trade school is lower risk with more certainty of a job and learning a useful skill that will be valued on the marketplace.
I personally went the route of traditional college and don't regret it; I have two masters degrees in my career field, and work in supply chain contracting. I earn $125k/yr, but still doesn't make me a believer that college is more valuable than a trade school. I encouraged my wife to go to a trade school and she is much happier for having done that. Also, she was able to finish her license in cosmetology and get a specialization in microblading for only $12, 000 combined whereas my total college cost, undergrad and grad school combined, left me with $71, 000 in student loan.

[wesleymcbrayer]

Went to trade school, make 6 figures, 40hrs a week. If you go to 4 year college and get a degree in let just say finance and there is no job to be had which is a real possibility you can’t go find financial work outside of a bank or somewhere like that. If my job shut down today I can go use my skills to do work anywhere on my own. I don’t need a company to work for to make money I can always make money.

[dougsmith]

In my opinion, if you decide to go the trade route, and master your craft, the possibilities are absolutely endless at the end of the day

[TheToyOdyssey]

My old foreman had only a high school diploma and was making well over $100k as a carpenter general foreman.

[raidanbolt]

Every time I need services of a trades person there is a wait and rate is not cheap. Sounds like a trade is a great option.