Until we have enforced national standards for science in high school, I'd like to see as many people go to college as possible just so they get some education not under the control of their local or state school board, which may have watered down or crippled the science curriculum to better fit their religious views.

An administrative assistant may not get anything at college directly applicable to their job, but they might get something that will help them make more informed decisions when things like vaccinations and climate change become issues in a political campaign or show up on ballot initiatives.