"Rising Skepticism: Is a College Degree Still Worth It?"
A Pew Research Center study reveals that while economic outcomes for young adults with and without college degrees have improved, Americans hold mixed views on the value of a four-year college degree. Earnings and wealth have increased for both groups, but the gap in earnings between degree holders and non-degree holders remains. Public opinion is divided, with many questioning whether the cost of college is worth it, especially given rising tuition and student debt. Views on the importance of a college degree also vary significantly by political affiliation.