I think college is worth it for people who have this attitude: people who would actually enjoy writing a thesis, learning a new language, learning new skills...

If you don't enjoy those things and you're just being forced to because you're told that's how to make money, I think you'd be miserable. If college is just about money, you may actually find it a better choice to learn a craft. In the US at least, skilled craftsmen can get paid quite well