High Schoolers Question Value of College Degrees

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A recent survey reveals that U.S. high school students are starting to doubt the value of pursuing college degrees. The survey shows that on the job training is seen as having the highest value, followed by courses for licenses and professional certificates. College degrees ranked lower in value.

U.S. high school ers are beginning to question the value of pursuing college degrees , according to a recent survey. The survey included high school juniors and seniors, as well as high school graduates aged 18 to 30 who are not currently enrolled in higher education. The respondents indicated that they see ' on the job training ' as having the highest value, followed by courses to receive licenses and professional certificates .

College degrees ranked lower in value, with 72% of current students considering them to have an excellent or good value

High School College Degrees Value Survey On The Job Training Licenses Professional Certificates

 

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