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EXPLAINER

Is College Worth It?

Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Cesar Alesi Perez, Vicki Hsieh, and Hans Johnson

Rising college costs and a reluctance to take on debt lead many students and families to wonder if college will actually yield a brighter future with higher earnings and better jobs. In this explainer, we explore whether the benefits of a college degree outweigh the costs.

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Supported with funding from the California Endowment.

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