A survey by New America shows Americans aren’t convinced of the return on investment of a college degree. About 70 percent of Americans believe people with a college education have higher earnings and access to a livable wage compared to those with just a high school degree. However, far fewer Americans 53 percent think accessing high-quality higher education is affordable. Those are some of the core findings of the latest “Varying Degrees” report from New America, which surveys Americans about their perceptions of the value of higher education.
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