For most people, the new economics of higher ed make going to college a risky bet. Credit...Illustration by Sean Dong Supported by By Paul Tough Paul Tough is a contributing writer for the magazine ...
In 2023, a Wall Street Journal-NORC poll revealed that 56% of Americans think a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost. Respondents aged 18 to 34 — the most likely to be enrolled in college — ...