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Americans Question College Value Amid Rising Debt Crisis

1/10/2026

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A survey shows a majority of Americans view college degrees as lacking value, citing costs and biases.
Nearly $2 trillion in student debt has not made education more affordable, as tuition has doubled since 1995.
Campus politics have worsened, with violence against opposing speakers and graduates showing attachment to the Democratic Party.
Job prospects for graduates are declining, undermining the traditional benefits of degrees and raising questions about higher education.

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Story summary

A survey shows a majority of Americans view college degrees as lacking value, citing costs and biases.
Nearly $2 trillion in student debt has not made education more affordable, as tuition has doubled since 1995.
Campus politics have worsened, with violence against opposing speakers and graduates showing attachment to the Democratic Party.
Job prospects for graduates are declining, undermining the traditional benefits of degrees and raising questions about higher education.