Question

read this claim from an argumentative text. \personal development aside, getting a college degree, regardless of major, is a solid investment in ones future financial security.\ which of the following is the strongest piece of evidence that supports the claim? according to experts, the benefits of getting a college degree continue to outweigh the costs, despite the consistent trend of tuition increases. according to the bureau of labor statistics, the median weekly earnings for a high school graduate in 2018 were $712 compared to $1,173 for someone with a bachelors degree. according to a 2019 u.s. news article, the median starting salary for a recent college graduate with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering and 0 - 5 years of experience in the field is $65,619. many people believe that the importance of college is not just the promise of a better career, but the opportunity it provides for self - understanding and growth.

Explanation:

The claim is about the financial security aspect of a college degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data compares median weekly earnings of high - school graduates and bachelor's degree holders, directly relating to financial security. The first option is too vague ("experts" without specific data). The third option is about a specific major (mechanical engineering), while the claim is about any major. The fourth option is about personal development, not financial security.

Answer:

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median weekly earnings for a high school graduate in 2018 were $712 compared to $1,173 for someone with a bachelor's degree.