(April 2, 2013) — Spiraling tuition costs and degrees that leave graduates with staggering amounts of debt have resulted in many students second guessing their choices and how they want to plan out their careers. Desperate for a way to pay back the debt they have piled up, students have turned to jobs that don’t even require college degrees. According to NBC News, 37.8 percent of recent graduates are already working in jobs that don’t require their college degree, making for a depressing situation for graduates all around the nation. Realizing this is an issue, and that students are in a critical state, governors from California and Florida are pushing for a bill that would help students get a bachelor’s degree for only $10,000. This $10,000 program will help students earn a bachelor’s degree in either biology, chemistry, or mathematics. Programs like this can ensure a better future for students and can guarantee they will graduate without the same amount of debt as others who attend top universities. However much governors push for this kind of program, it still does not fix the problem that this country has. According to Fox News, students now take more than five years to graduate, and end up with an average of $26,500 of student-loan debt. It is certainly true that higher education can bring much success, but with today’s economy and rising prices of university tuition, students need to think about the path they are creating for themselves, for according to NBC News, it is not always guaranteed that a student will get a good paying job immediately after college and be able to pay back his debts. According to Fox News, California Assemblyman Dan Logue recently introduced two bills to bring college costs down to $10,000. While with the works of college students changes can be made,it is not a guarantee these changes will take place immediately. Students are already starting to think about their futures and where they want to be headed, but with the costs of some universities, students are taking the community college path, their main reason being the cost of tuition. Although the economy is still recovering and the unemployment rate has improved, students still graduate with distressing amounts of debt and find trouble in the workforce. Attending community college and transferring is not a bad choice, and in these critical times, taking that path may be a smart choice. It is important to know about all the ways students can minimize debt, such as applying for scholarships, and not always attending universities that are known for their names. Bills and programs such as the $10,000 degree options hold great potential and give hope to many students stressed about their future. Going for the right degree can prove to have many benefits even after a student graduate. Attending college and having determination to get to a place students want is still a good choice, but they need to take the right steps to achieve their goals.