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By The Numbers: The Worth Of A College Degree

By The Numbers: The Worth Of A College Degree
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What with high unemployment rates and soaring costs of higher education, there's no shortage of skepticism about whether a college degree is truly worth the time and expense. Whether college is a good investment or not is a question that has come up again and again and again and again. Here are some important, often surprising figures to help you decide--not only if a degree is worth it, but also where to go to school, what to study, and how you might possibly have a shot in hell at paying for college without piling up massive debt.

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