Bloomberg Surveillance · Saturday, September 5, 2026
Students and families are increasingly scrutinizing the value of a four-year college degree due to rising costs. While completing a degree offers significant long-term benefits, factors like affordability and the potential for student debt are becoming crucial considerations in college selection.
“So right now, some of the biggest issues facing higher education relate to the value proposition that students and their families are really considering when they're choosing a college and even choosing to go to college at all.”
“Students with a degree in hand, they perform better in the job market, they live longer, healthier lives, and they're engaged citizens.”
“But again, the most important thing to do is to go to a college that fits you and a college that you will complete.”