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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 only 31% of Americans now say a college education is 'very important', the lowest reading on record. Confidence in higher education has been sliding for years amid rising tuition costs, student debt and questions about whether degrees pay off. The finding has reignited debate over the value of a four-year degree versus alternatives like trade schools and direct workforce entry.
Why now: Fresh Gallup data showing record-low faith in college reflects and fuels ongoing national debate about tuition costs and the value of degrees.
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- Record-Low 31% Say College Education Is 'Very Important' · Gallup News
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