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Record-Low 31% of Americans Say College Is Very Important
Original: Record-Low 31% Say College Education Is 'Very Important'
A new Gallup poll finds that just 31% of respondents say a college education is 'very important', the lowest figure on record. The declining confidence in higher education reflects growing doubts about cost, value for money, and whether degrees lead to good jobs. The finding is drawing attention as universities face falling enrollment and intensifying political scrutiny over tuition prices and student debt.
Why now: Falling public confidence in the value of a college degree taps into ongoing debates about tuition costs, student debt, and the purpose of higher education.
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- Record-Low 31% Say College Education Is 'Very Important' · Gallup News
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