More Americans seeing college degrees as useless

The general idea of college has changed drastically in the last 50 years, and even since just the COVID-19 pandemic. It has violently turned from a place of good experience and education to an agenda-driven propaganda machine, that in some cases does not provide much of an education. Since 2020, most kids are not even in class anymore, with many preferring the online option.

It is just not the same, and with wages continuing to stay well below inflation, many are seeking work experience instead of the college experience. New studies show that around 1-in-4 Americans believe that a college degree is useless in the work force. They are opting for trade schools, which is not a terrible idea, or just working for experience straight out of high school.

CEO of College Prep Genius Jean Burk says that if you have a good idea of your desires, college is still absolutely worth it.

"For someone with a degree, here in Texas, starting salary is around $58,000...non-degree is about $27,000, so you are basically doubling your income with that degree," she says.

In the survey from Pew Research, about 40 percent of adults say having a degree is not important, and about 50 percent say it is less important to have one today than 20 years ago.

The ridiculous student loans though play a major factor. But there are ways around that with scholarships, loan calculators, and various other things. Having a firm strategy though is paramount, and the education system is failing at doing that.

"The system is not failing though...they are right on target with their agenda. They are failing out children yes...but they are teaching them to be passive consumers that buy into anything," she says.

Almost certainly as well, the rise in social media influencers has to impact the perception of success. When someone can get millions of dollars for setting toothbrushes on fire 'because it's funny,' then anyone will think success comes easy.

This generation though wants the easy success and money without any of the work, which presents its own problem. But what we will dub 'tuition-flation' is still a big drawback from the college life.

"The cost of college goes up by about three to five percent of tuition every year," she says.

Indeed, it now costs around $60,000 a year to send a kid to school, and that is not counting the books, apartment, and various other expenses. So, many are avoiding it to not be bogged down by high-interest student loans.

Burk says though there are ways around that to get free college, but it starts with hard work.

"The number one way to go is your test scores...that is the golden ticket to free college...it helps colleges with rankings...they can get more funding...and in return, you can get college paid for just by working on that test score.