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Only 3 in 10 Americans Rate Higher Education as Very Important
Original: 3 in 10 Americans See Higher Education as ‘Very Important’
A new survey finds just 3 in 10 Americans consider higher education 'very important', according to reporting by Inside Higher Ed. The finding points to a broad decline in public confidence in colleges and universities, reflecting growing concerns over cost, student debt and the perceived value of a degree. Commentators say the figure underscores a shift in how Americans weigh college against work and other pathways.
Why now: The survey reveals declining public confidence in the value of college, feeding ongoing national debate about the cost and worth of a degree.
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- 3 in 10 Americans See Higher Education as ‘Very Important’ · Inside Higher Ed
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