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Record-low 31% of Americans say college education is important
Original: Record-Low 31% Say College Education Is 'Important'
A new Gallup poll finds that just 31% of Americans now say a college education is 'very important', a record low. Confidence in higher education has been declining for years amid rising tuition costs, student debt, and debates over the value of degrees in the job market. Commenters are debating whether the drop reflects genuine economic reality or a shift in perception of universities.
Why now: A major polling result showing historically low faith in the value of college touches debates on tuition costs and whether degrees remain worth it.
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- Record-Low 31% Say College Education Is 'Important' · bilsbie · 7
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