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Story summary
- An NBC News poll shows only 33% of registered voters say a four-year college degree is worth the cost, down from 53% in 2013.
- Rising tuition costs and student debt are major factors shaping this decline.
- The sentiment is particularly pronounced among Republicans, with only 22% viewing a degree as worthwhile.
- As a result, interest in vocational and technical programs as alternatives to traditional degrees has risen.
