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People say their college degrees are useless in this economy
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While a college degree continues to provide a significant long-term lifetime earnings advantage and lower unemployment rates for the general population, recent data from early 2026 confirms that young graduates (ages 22–27) face a historically challenging labor market with elevated unemployment and

Why

As of April 2026, widespread public polling and economic reports confirm a significant, growing sentiment that college degrees are "useless" or not worth the cost due to rising tuition, student debt, and a difficult entry-level job market for recent graduates, despite long-term economic data still favoring degree holders overall.

Judged as of Apr 27, 2026— the video's publish date

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A Homestead Journey@ahomesteadjourney
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