Should Kansas City High School Grads Skip College Degree?!?

Our quick take . . . 

This has always seemed like an MSM trick in order to secure more manual labor and make sure that fewer people compete for those blessed B.S. jobs that dominate the digital economy. 

Still . . .

We know that loans are a pain and hacking around the daily grind is now a priority for EVERYONE.

And so . . .

This summary written by AI from the dead-tree newspaper might provide a bit more insight . . .  

"According to a 2024 study from the Pew Research Center, 29% of Americans believe obtaining a college degree isn't worthwhile, a trend reflected in shrinking attendance at universities across the nation. Meanwhile, annual college costs have skyrocketed to an average of $38,270 per student in 2025, often necessitating student loans with steep interest rates.

"With these factors in mind, it's natural for recent high school graduates to consider vocational opportunities outside of college. Those who do may be pleasantly surprised-many companies have stopped requiring bachelor's degrees for entry-, mid-, and even senior-level positions. And while college graduates' average earnings may be higher, a 2024 report from Launchpad Jobs found that around 1 in 5 nondegree holders out-earn the $70,000 median wages of someone with a bachelor's degree."

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