Shrinking graduate premium sours views on value of a university education, UK poll shows
Key takeaways
- A British Social Attitudes survey shows only 36% of people think graduates end up being financially a lot better off.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleThere was a time when going to university seemed a no-brainer.
- But with the graduate premium shrinking, mounting anger about spiralling student debt and growing fears about AI eating into the graduate jobs market, it is not surprising that attitudes are shifting.
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Cambridge University students on graduation day. A British Social Attitudes survey shows only 36% of people think graduates end up being financially a lot better off. Photograph: Hazy Pics/Alamy View image in fullscreen Cambridge University students on graduation day. A British Social Attitudes survey shows only 36% of people think graduates end up being financially a lot better off. Photograph: Hazy Pics/Alamy Universities Shrinking graduate premium sours views on value of a university education, UK poll showsWorries over AI and loan debt mean 34% of people think degrees are usually not worth the time and money
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleThere was a time when going to university seemed a no-brainer. Better qualifications opened doors to better jobs with greater earning potential.
But with the graduate premium shrinking, mounting anger about spiralling student debt and growing fears about AI eating into the graduate jobs market, it is not surprising that attitudes are shifting.