Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views on the importance of having a four-year degree amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt, according to a new survey.Pew Research Center found in its recent survey that only one in four U.S. adults believe it’s "extremely" or "very important" to have a four-year college degree in order to get a well-paying job in today’s economy.
Only 22% of Americans surveyed said the cost of getting a four-year college degree today is worth it, even if someone has to take out loans. For 29% of Americans, the cost of a college degree is not worth it – regardless of how it's paid for.U.S.