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Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculum

  • Written by Caroline Levander, Vice President Global Strategy & Carlson Professor in the Humanities, Rice University
Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculumUnemployment rates are lower among people who have a college degree, compared to those with a high school degree. Wong Yu Liang/iStock Images/Getty Images

A college degree was once seen as the golden ticket to landing a well-paying job. But many people are increasingly questioning the value of a four-year degree amid the rising cost of college.

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