Certain university degrees—especially in the arts and humanities—are often maligned as “rip-offs” or “Mickey Mouse degrees.” The argument is that while some degrees lead to high-paying jobs, others offer little financial return and may leave graduates worse off than if they hadn’t gone to university.
Why a ‘rip-off’ degree might be worth the money after all: Research study
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