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hokiehunter07

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I'm not opposed to the idea.


As an engineer I can say that. I don't necessarily know if you eliminate the majors but I feel like STEM educations need more support than non-STEM.

For instance the government loans me money to attend school. Why? To increase my earning potential and therefore the taxes they receive from my salary down the line. For fields with lower income potential it's a bigger risk to the government to loan money. Higher interest rates up from secure a better return on investment in those areas. For fields with a higher income potential, the government should offer a lower or no interest type loan as they are going to reap the benefits for the rest of your career.

Basically there should be an interest / tax offset formula in my opinion. If the taxes paid post graduation are above a certain threshold your interest rates should drop to zero or be listed on a sliding scale. This does a few things. It ensures the government is paid, it reduces burden on those who truly need help to attend college, and it incentivizes students to ensure they do what's necessary to pursue a good job post grad. In most cases that means not attending school for a truly worthless major.

(In response to this post by EDGEMAN)

Posted: 03/22/2018 at 10:04AM



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Interesting decision by this university -- EDGEMAN 03/22/2018 07:55AM
  Lol....Shortsighted bureaucrat idiots ** -- CrystalCoveHokie 03/22/2018 11:26AM
  "Clearer career pathways?" -- Hokie Chris 03/22/2018 11:12AM
  That's the key, here, I think... -- Freddyburg Hokie 03/22/2018 12:10PM
  Any support for starting a VT law school? ** -- EDGEMAN 03/22/2018 11:13AM
  A key point is getting missed here -- HokieAl 03/22/2018 10:26AM
  I'm not opposed to the idea. -- hokiehunter07 03/22/2018 10:04AM
  My original degree was pointless/useless.... -- HokieGator 03/22/2018 10:02AM
  I never suggested that the majors be eliminated. -- MP4VT2004 03/22/2018 10:30AM
  Wanting and needing are two things. -- hokiehunter07 03/22/2018 10:20AM
  Cost has risen due to available funds. -- hokiehunter07 03/22/2018 10:14AM
  I agree, the inflation isn't sustainable. -- MP4VT2004 03/22/2018 10:26AM
  Yes, very good point. That does them no favors. -- MP4VT2004 03/22/2018 10:03AM
  This is actually what I did in 1982 -- WestyHokie 03/22/2018 10:19AM
  It seems like a short sighted decision to me... -- BB Hokie 03/22/2018 09:13AM
  Well said ** -- MAHokie69 03/22/2018 09:07AM
  But what would UVa-BC do with Anthropology? ** -- vt90 03/22/2018 08:13AM

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