Public opinion on higher education has taken a sharp turn, with fewer Americans now viewing a college degree as essential, according to recent polling. A Gallup survey found only a minority consider it "very important," marking a historic drop from a decade ago. Despite this growing skepticism, enrollment trends suggest many continue pursuing degrees. The disconnect between perception and behavior raises questions about why attitudes are changing—and what it means for the future of higher learning.
Americans are turning against higher education. At least, that’s what many of them say. Only 31 percent of Americans now consider a college education “very important,” according to a Gallup poll conducted in August and released this month. That’s a record low and a stunning decline from 70 percent in 2013. The shift isn’t confined […] The post Americans may have soured on college, but the data show they’re still going appeared first on The Hechinger Report.
