College education is the way to a successful future It is possible to succeed without college. I mean I know people that dropped out of high school and living the best rich life. To have a truly successful career, earning a college degree gives you a clear advantage. But there is a million other ways to become rich and successful. Life can teach you more than what college can teach you. Education is not the answer for everyone. The value of having a degree is decreasing. Not all jobs require you to show a piece of paper that you are competent in your skills.