Grade inflation has so devalued college degrees that employers find college transcripts to be virtually meaningless signifiers of academic achievement. To restore academic integrity, Texas needs to mandate transcript transparency.
Higher Education
Degrees Still Matter—But They’re Not Enough
A recent poll shows employers still value college degrees, but they are worried about a skills gap between what they need and what candidates actually possess. Earlier this year, Lumina Foundation and Gallup surveyed 2,000 U.S. employers across a range of industries. The results show that employers still value higher education and still expect degrees to matter...
May 1, 2026