35% of US parents now favour trade or technical education over college: Why the traditional degree is losing appeal

Families are increasingly questioning the value of a four-year college degree due to rising costs and shrinking job opportunities. New data reveals a significant shift, with more parents and teens considering career and technical education, apprenticeships, and short-term training programs as viable alternatives that offer clearer paths to well-paying jobs.

35% of US parents now favour trade or technical education over college: Why the traditional degree is losing appeal
Families are increasingly questioning the value of a four-year college degree due to rising costs and shrinking job opportunities. New data reveals a significant shift, with more parents and teens considering career and technical education, apprenticeships, and short-term training programs as viable alternatives that offer clearer paths to well-paying jobs.