Many Americans Say College Might Not Be Worth It as Enrollment Has Not Rebounded From Pandemic

Many Americans Say College Might Not Be Worth It as Enrollment Has Not Rebounded From Pandemic

By iHeartPodcasts

Americans relationship with college is complicated and according to a new poll many think that it might not be worth the cost and time commitment.  Overall, most people believe that the benefits outweigh the costs long-term, and those with bachelor’s degrees usually earn 75% more than they would if they only have a high school diploma.  But the pandemic also plays a big part in this as enrollment has been down 1.3 million students since March 2020.  Chris Quintana, education reporter at USA Today, for how many still value higher education, but feel it’s too expensive for many.

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