4 in 10 Americans say a college degree is not too or not at all important in order to get a well-paying job

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May 14, 2024

Is College Worth It?

4 in 10 Americans say a college degree is not too or not at all important in order to get a well-paying job

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4 in 10 Americans say a college degree is not too or not at all important in order to get a well-paying job

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Is College Worth It?
Only 22% of U.S. adults say the cost of college is worth it even if someone has to take out loans
4 in 10 Americans say a college degree is not too or not at all important in order to get a well-paying job
Earnings of young men without a college degree have increased over the past 10 years
Earnings of young women without a college degree have trended up in the past decade

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