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cost and value are two different things. And frankly, you often get out of college what you put into it. If you're there punching a clock and partying...
I was going to post a related question though. A colleague is 25, no degree, makes $75K as a programmer (and he is very good, though somewhat "chaotic"). Is complaining that he doesn't make enough. Gets to take one or two university courses a semester for free and wants to get his degree but wants it *now*. Thinks the university should give him college credit for his expertise, or should just pay to send him to college full time to finish his BS (probably 2.5 years worth of mostly in-major courses still needed).
I've told him if he wants more money, he needs to change jobs - you don't get rich working at a university going up through the ranks as a staff member. I also find it hard to believe that he's highly under-compensated. Maybe I'm out of touch?
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