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What the research says about the value of a college degree
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points Only 3 out of 10 Americans now believe that a four-year college degree is worth the return on investment. This represents a substantial decline from a decade ago, when 70 percent of Americans polled held this view.
A Gallup poll reveals a significant shift in Americans' perception of the value of a college degree. Only 3 out of 10 Americans now believe that a four-year college degree is worth the return on investment.
This represents a substantial decline from a decade ago, when 70 percent of Americans polled held this view.
Further details on this trend are available from the source, which may provide additional insights into the changing attitudes towards higher education.
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Published: October 8, 2026 ·
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