A plethora of myths surround the causes of skyrocketing tuitions, crushing student-loan debt, and declining academic standards. College students, parents, and taxpayers must get beyond these myths to become better informed consumers of higher education.
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