Should I go to college?
Should I go to college or university? 10 questions about your career plans, costs and the alternatives tell you if a degree is the right next step for you.
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Does the career you want need a degree?
How it works
Answer 10 quick questions about your situation. Each answer nudges the result one way or the other, and some are dealbreakers on their own. You get one of three verdicts, the reasons from your own answers, and practical tips. Everything is worked out in your browser: your answers are never sent to us.
What could the result be?
- š Yes, go for it: A degree fits your goals, you enjoy learning and you have a plan to pay for it. Choose your course by what graduates go on to do, not just by rankings.
- š¤ Maybe: look at all your options: College could work, but it isn't a clear win yet. Compare it with apprenticeships, community college or a gap year, and talk to people in the careers you're interested in.
- š ļø Another path might suit you better: A degree isn't the only route to a great career. Apprenticeships, trade training, certificates or starting work could get you further, without the debt. You can always study later.
Tips
- Compare courses by graduate outcomes: jobs and salaries.
- Look into scholarships, grants and loan terms early.
- Talk to people doing the job you want about how they got there.
- Apprenticeships and trades can pay well, with no student debt.