For many college students, a bachelor’s level is definitely the golden ticket to a more financially and intellectually fulfilling lifestyle. But the troubling the truth is that debt, unemployment, and politically charged pseudo learning are more likely results for many college students today than full-time employment and time-honored knowledge.

This raises the question: is college still worthwhile? Who is responsible for debt-saddled, undereducated learners, and just how do future generations of students steer clear of the same problems? In a time of economic uncertainty, what majors and academic institutions will produce competitive graduates? Is College Worth It? uses personal knowledge, statistical analysis, and real-world interviews to provide answers for some of the most troubling cultural and economic problems of our period.