https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/3a22097e-69e6-454a-a33d-4a73563233c0 Why Plumbers make more than college graduates In this video, I break down the real numbers behind income, student debt, time, risk, and long-term wealth — and why the ROI (return on investment) in plumbing is quietly outperforming many four-year degrees. At 18 years old, there’s a fork in the road: • One path leads to 4 years of college and potentially $80,000–$120,000 in student loans. • The other leads to a paid apprenticeship, zero student debt, and income starting immediately. By age 26, the difference isn’t just salary — it’s years of earned income, years of investing, and years of compound growth. And that gap matters. We also talk about: ✔️ The real cost of student debt ✔️ How early earning builds long-term wealth ✔️ AI replacing entry-level office jobs ✔️ Why plumbing is recession-resistant and future-proof ✔️ The skilled trades labor shortage ✔️ Business ownership opportunities in your 20s This isn’t anti-college. We absolutely need doctors, engineers, and specialized professionals. But not every 18-year-old needs a four-year degree — especially if the numbers don’t make financial sense. If you're young and trying to decide your future, or you're a parent helping guide that decision, this is a conversation worth having. 💬 If you’re in the trades, comment: “Skills Pay Bills.” 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. In 2026, the people who move water… are moving up. Download the Wakefield App ▶️ https://wakefield.app/ Join our FREE community ▶️ https://discord.gg/zu3KHudqAB Get More Calls, Close More Jobs —Without Lifting a Finger! ▶️ https://rogersmarketingmachine.com Get the BEST Leak Detection Equipment ▶️ https://www.leak-pro.com/ ▶️ My favorite equipment & tools on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/rogerwakefield ⏰ Chapters: *NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at NO COST TO YOU. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! Thanks for watching! I'm Roger Wakefield, The Expert Plumber, and welcome to my channel. On this channel, it's ALL about plumbing. We play games, we experiment, and we have FUN here, talking and learning about all things plumbing! Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:28:58 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/3a22097e-69e6-454a-a33d-4a73563233c0 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.