Is Higher Education Worth the Price?
Articles/Documentary feedback "Are Colleges Worth the Price of Admission?" by Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus The authors challenge the concept that a college degree is necessary for success. They point out how so many people go into college not knowing the career prospects and economic benefits that a degree may or may not provide when they graduate. The authors also draw attention to the fact that society tries to emphasize on college saying that it's the only pathway to succeed in life. What isn’t talked about is the ridiculous oversupply of college graduates that are underemployed and stuck with a significant amount of debt. They also bring up the fact that the high tuition rates are not justified by the education they are receiving. They talk about how the tuition rates are not fair to students and that they need to increase financial aid and expand on vocational education options so young adults have more options that can benefit them. "The New Liberal