Is College Worth It?

#245 With more and more college degrees being granted and higher student loan balances, when does it make sense to go to a highly selective college or to college at all? What can increase earnings more than just having college degree? Thanks to TripActions and Shipstation for sponsoring the episode.

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• [0:17] The price paid by parents for their children’s prestigious degrees.
• [3:28] David’s college experience.
• [5:14] Does ambition or a selective school earn more?
• [7:44] The influence of family background.
• [9:32] The importance of college networking.
• [10:30] Overcoming discrimination.
• [12:12] College degrees as hiring filters.
• [15:45] How much student debt should you take on?
• [20:28] Student loan forgiveness.
• [23:36] Is college worth it?

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