Why are Americans doubting the worth of a college education?
Once seen as the ultimate gateway to success, the value of a US college degree is facing historic skepticism. A recent Gallup poll shows only a third of Americans now consider it “very important,” reflecting economic concerns, alternative learning paths, and political polarization. Higher education must now prove its real-world relevance amid shifting societal expectations.
Once seen as the ultimate gateway to success, the value of a US college degree is facing historic skepticism. A recent Gallup poll shows only a third of Americans now consider it “very important,” reflecting economic concerns, alternative learning paths, and political polarization. Higher education must now prove its real-world relevance amid shifting societal expectations.
