Is U.S. Higher Education System Satisfactory?

Many Americans Say U.S. Higher Education System is Inadequate

By Jennifer Booton

Published May 16, 2011| FOXBusiness

A majority of Americans say the higher education system in the U.S. fails to provide students with good value for the hefty price tag, according to a pair of surveys by the Pew Research Center released on Sunday.

Of those polled, a whopping 75% said college is too expensive for most Americans to afford. Still, an overwhelming 86% of college graduates said college was worth the investment for them personally.

A majority, 69%, of survey participants said a good work ethic and strong character are imperative to success. Just 42% believe success lies in the hands of a college education.

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