Our cover story asks: Is college a lousy investment?

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3. hapgood answered: Given the wealth gap between college grads and people without the degree is bigger than ever, I’d have to go with no. Bring data, Megan.
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9. misterandre answered: Yes. Indeed.
10. mtotheag answered: If you plan on becoming a doctor or lawyer, NO. If you want to invest in your knowledge, NO. If you go to “get a job after college” YES.
11. zipporah answered: of course not. It may be annoyingly expensive but you’re most likely stuck in simple, low-paying jobs without a college education.
12. arunningbet answered: Well, I just graduated and I’m working a worse job than I had before. So yeah, it is.
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15. iknowhowyoufeelman answered: If you’re going to a $50k/yr private school and studying fine arts… Also, Newsweek, you’ve asked this like 4 times in the past 6 months.
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19. niabia90 answered: No. There is nothing wrong with acquiring additional knowledge. Just b/c it isn’t for you doesn’t mean it isn’t for everyone
20. nothingxmuch answered: College is for social utility. But the notion that it makes you a smarter person is untrue, that’s a matter of how someone privately lives.
21. shilpickles answered: It depends on how you get and use the degree- some will waste it, while some will use it to further themselves personally and professionally.
22. ghostofthewind answered: NO. It will pay off someday.
23. awkwardbutsexy answered: NO! because the amount of money you spend will never amount to the person you become! College changes you forever.
24. travismaybe answered: It’s only a waste if you make it a waste.
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26. laura-hopefully answered: The problem is not the necessity of a degree, the problem is how expensive it is. People should not have to forego education due to the price
27. rvlhj answered: And it’s not that knowledge isn’t worthwhile. It’s just that, from a practical standpoint, it’s an overpriced version of attaining a GED.
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29. c05eden answered: No! College is the engine on innovation and progress in this country. yes, SL debt is a concern, but its manageable as a % of income!! of
30. zenrolf answered: No, education is a treasure that no one can steal from you.
31. evanfleischer answered: If you believe in the existence of a middle class, yes; if you don’t, no.
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35. drueisms answered: If you’re a Philosophy major, yes.
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37. serpentsrose answered: No, never has been never will be. Education is a gift that keeps on giving. One that should be regifted to the next generation.
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41. morgaz11 answered: no! college offers the opportunity for people to be educated about the realities of the world. knowledge is power.the people need more power
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44. pistolpackinpoet answered: yes.
45. rvlhj answered: Yes. Just go out and do things. It’s not worth wasting your time so you can spend your time repaying dues for that time. Ouroboros, and all.
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48. mikiballard answered: Yes. Companies only care that you have a degree, not what it’s in. You learn most of your trade once you get your foot in the door.
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