As College Costs Rise and Value Declines, Enrollment Drops Spark Need for Alternatives

"College: Is It Worth It? The Future of Higher Education"

In this episode of Have a Nice Future, Gideon Lichfield and Lauren Goode speak with Paul Tough, an education journalist and author, about the future of higher education. They discuss the rising costs of college, the diminishing return on investment, and the uncomfortable questions surrounding the purpose of higher education. They explore whether college can still be considered a worthwhile investment. They also examine the decline in college enrollment and the changing attitudes towards the value of a college degree. The conversation highlights the need for reform and the importance of creating a more equitable and accessible education system.