Vocational school is underrated because they want people entrenched in student loan debt. I took college classes selectively and didn't care about a degree. As a custom home builder, I do just fine. My son skipped college and is making $75. an hour as an electrical engineer. They paid him to go through classes as an apprentice. My receptionist has her degree in literature arts. She makes $15. an hour and is happy to have her job. She's a great lady. I feel bad for her. She bought into the con.