American universities are too expensive, radical to be worth it

Adam Guillette: Too radical, expensive: Are degrees still worth the cost?

For generations, an American university degree was considered a ticket to a better future. It promised intellectual growth, exposure to various experiences and perspectives, and economic opportunity and security. Unfortunately, that no longer is the case. American universities have lost…

Too radical, too expensive: Are university degrees still worth the cost?

For generations, an American university degree was considered a ticket to a better future. It promised intellectual growth, exposure to various experiences and perspectives, and economic opportunity and security. Unfortunately, that no longer is the case. American universities have lost…

Is college worth it?

When I grew up, attending college was a badge of honor. It was increasingly required for a successful career. It was widely praised for helping young people become adults and for fueling American prosperity.

COUNTERPOINT: Too radical, too expensive: Are university degrees still worth the cost?

For generations, an American university degree was considered a ticket to a better future. It promised intellectual growth, exposure to various experiences and perspectives, and economic opportunity and security.

State School Is Not Always Your Cheapest College Option

Public universities offer lower average tuition costs, but the savings look better for higher-income families.

For 25% of U.S. graduates, a university degree does not compensate for its cost, according to the New York Federal Reserve.