There has been plenty of discussion around the country lately about the high cost of college and university tuition and the absolutely incredible loans some students take out to pay it.

In the past couple of years, many people have started questioning if college is worth its high price, especially if students end up taking years, even decades, to pay those loans off. Going into the trades, some say, can be a sensible option. After all, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, etc.