Question 1
Those who go to college are wasting their money. The vast majority of college graduates are employed in fields that do not require their specializations, while others are unemployed. Further, contrary to common belief, the average college graduate is not paid substantially more than the average worker who is not a college graduate.
Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?
- College graduates are more likely to be employed than those who are not college graduates
- There are more college graduates now than at any other time in history
- Certain professions highly prefer or require a college degree as a condition of employment, while no employers prefer an employee not be a college graduate
- Very few college graduates say they regret attending college
- The average college graduate has more debt than the average non graduate
Explanation: The argument asserts that college graduates do not have a substantial employment advantage over non graduates. That assertion is directly undermined if college graduates are more likely to be employed than non graduates.