Does a College Degree Matter? Evaluating the Value of a College Education

Published: July 11, 2022, 6 a.m.

b'College education is traditionally seen in America as a worthwhile investment that can help people get ahead, find better jobs, and earn higher salaries. But with our ever-changing social and economic landscape, does a college degree matter? Some employers are no longer requiring a degree for professional jobs. As the cost of getting a degree continues to rise, is a college education worth the expense if it doesn\\u2019t lead to lucrative job after graduation? In this podcast episode, we\\u2019ll explore how American society determines the value of a college education and how to know when pursuing higher education is the right choice.\\n\\nPodcast Guests: \\nAlexis Ayala, Business Development Representative at Okta \\n\\nAnthony Carnevale, Director of the Georgetown Center for Education and the Workforce \\n\\nRon Lieber, New York Times Finance Columnist, Author of \\u201cThe Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make\\u201d\\n\\nKen Rusk, Entrepreneur, Author of \\u201cBlue Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life\\u201d'