College Degrees Provide Lasting Value–My Story Is Proof
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“A college degree is too expensive.”
“There is no return on investment.”
“Steve Jobs didn’t get a degree—look how he did.”
“I know someone who got a degree and now works in a coffee shop.”
You hear those arguments all the time. They make headlines. They circulate on social media. And they make people doubt whether college is worth it.
Originally published: October 10, 2025
Author: Charles L. Welch
Position: President
Institution: American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
Published by: Forbes