Is a four-year college degree still worth it?

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Still worth it

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It's complicated

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The returns on a college degree remain high for those who can finish, but the significant debt and completion rates must be carefully considered by prospective students.Coleman HughesAll-In PodcastA four-year college degree is still worth it, especially as 80% of jobs require at least two years of post-high school education, and initiatives like free community college can prepare students effectively.Play the clip

Overpriced signal

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College is not for everyone; unless you have a clear career path requiring a degree, it's better to seek practical experience and avoid the trap of unnecessary education.Timcast IRLdjvladA four-year college degree is a trap, as it may signal laziness and lack of ambition, with alternatives like AI courses providing necessary skills in a fraction of the time and cost.Play the clipJulian DoreyA four-year college degree is often worthless, as evidenced by bartenders and bouncers in New Orleans, all with degrees and student loans, yet none in jobs requiring higher education.Play the clipBen ShapiroA four-year college degree is often not worth it, as it leads to debt without guaranteeing a job, with many graduates feeling misled by a system that prioritizes degrees over practical skills.Play the clip

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