College Tuition Isn't Good Investment, Quarter of Students Say
A WalletHub survey reveals that 28% of current college students believe their tuition is not a good investment, reflecting growing skepticism amid high costs and student debt. While most still see value in college, rising expenses and stagnant wages are fueling doubts about the return on investment. Experts note that financial pressures and limited job prospects after graduation are contributing to this shift in sentiment. The trend could influence future enrollment and push students toward alternative education paths.
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By Suzanne BlakeReporter, Consumer & Social TrendsShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A growing share of college students say the cost of higher education isn’t worth it, according to a new WalletHub survey.More than one in four students, or 28 percent, say their tuition is not a good investment, according to WalletHub’s Student Money Survey.The poll asked more than 200 current college students nationwide about their views on college costs, borrowing and financial preparedness. "These results are not surprising.
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