Is Higher Education Worth It?

[Reggie89]

Higher education has always been considered a pathway to success, but with rising tuition fees and job markets favoring skills over degrees, is it really necessary anymore?

Some argue that a degree opens doors to better opportunities and higher pay, while others believe self-learning, trade skills, and experience are more valuable.

What do you guys think? Is university still a must-have in 2025?

 

[TheUnknown1234]

Honestly speaking, where I work, everyone has a degree. However, I can't recall anyone who came in who actually used anything they've learned, and most are just friends of friends (nepotism), and can barely function on their own. If I were to hire someone myself however, I would base it more on skills and experience, than simply university learning (which is also a growing trend among colleagues in different companies)

 

[jkdave]

Hire from apprenticeships all day long. Most degrees are just expensive bits of paper.

 

[mxndeepb]

Some degrees are but most just show you can can turn up, complete tasks in a set time and follow instructions