<p>phatxtiger - It depends on your college major and your professional interests. The most popular majors on most campuses (LACs and universities) are English, Economics, Psychology and Biology. With these majors, I can't see that you would be more or less disadvantaged coming out of an LAC. Many LAC grads go on to grad school, law school, medical school, and business school. If you're an engineering major - uncommon at LACs - then you may be able to get a job without grad school. Same with nursing, business, graphic design, education, turfgrass management, criminal justice, etc. If you know you want a career in nursing, then don't go to an LAC. If you want to be a doctor, however, then you're pretty much going to have to continue your education. Many nurses, however, eventually go on for more education - when they want to specialize or get into management. It sounds like you don't want to go to grad school - in which case, maybe a large University is better for you because there's a greater chance that you'll be able to find a major that will result in an immediate career on graduation. If you want a guaranteed job - become a nurse.</p>