Is a college degree still worth it? Despite rising concerns about tuition costs, student debt, and the changing labor market, the economic evidence continues to demonstrate the substantial value of higher education. College graduates earn significantly more over their lifetimes, experience lower unemployment, and enjoy greater economic opportunities. While the returns vary across individuals, institutions, and fields of study, higher education remains one of the most rewarding investments in human capital. In my latest Education and Economics article, I examine why college continues to pay off and what the evidence means for students, families, and policymakers.
Education, economics and public policy
Harry Anthony Patrinos
