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Was College Worth It? (warning: about $$$)

I know that for many people talking about money is taboo.  The only reason I'm blogging about this is because I know it's possible some of you are in the same boat... Today as I'm reapplying for IBR (income based repayment) for my student loans, I'm having a thought that I often have..."was college worth this?"  I know my husband wonders this at times too because his student debt is astronomical.  However, he is about to further his education and prepare to do something he has felt God has truly called him to do. I went to Bible college and got a BA in...Bible.  My minor was in Music.  What is my job?  I'm a receptionist.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about my job or where I am.  I'm very thankful that I have a job.  I'm just wondering...was it worth thousands in loans to get a piece of paper I'm not using, 7 years after graduation?  I've said it before that if I hadn't gone to that school, I might not have met Norm...