I think you&#x27;re an exceptional case. Take a look at the Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment:<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.bls.gov&#x2F;emp&#x2F;ep_chart_001.htm" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.bls.gov&#x2F;emp&#x2F;ep_chart_001.htm</a><p>If most of these college graduates could have made it where they are without a degree, wouldn&#x27;t this count be a little more even? The drastic difference appears somewhat artificial. I agree that a person doesn&#x27;t &quot;need&quot; a college degree to succeed -- but I think it&#x27;s fair to say it helps quite a bit.