Was your degree really worth it?

Disillusionment is growing as graduate earnings stagnate and fees rise. New data sets show a high share of students graduate with degrees that are not worth their cost.

April 12, 2023 . 10:31 PM

1 min read

56% of Americans believe a degree is no longer worth the time and money spent on it.
Financial returns to higher education remain healthy, but undertaking a degree has become riskier.
25% of male graduates and 15% of female ones in England will take home less money over their careers than peers who do not get a degree.
Choosing the right subject is crucial to boosting earning power.
Employers are becoming less likely to demand that job applicants have degrees.