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The value of a college degree has become increasingly contested as tuition costs have soared while wage premiums for graduates have stagnated in many fields. Americans are sharply divided on whether the financial investment—often exceeding $100,000—justifies the long-term earnings benefits, with recent polling showing a dramatic shift toward skepticism. This debate hinges on competing realities: college graduates still earn significantly more over their lifetimes, but the payoff period has lengthened and the risk of debt burden has grown substantially.