IMO, college is not a prerequisite for monetary success. I chose a different path as college just wasn't for me. That said, one still needs a skill of some kind. I happen to excel at sales and usually land around the 6 figure threshold consistently. I have also worked for at least three different companies while retaining the same pay. Additionally I have survived the deep recession and avoided layoff while I see many of my college grad friends fall victim to company downsizing. But there is sales stress so its not all pretty.
