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Third of people no longer believe degree is worth the time or money, UK poll shows

Younger graduates, with experience of the fee system, are more disillusioned than those who did not pay fees, according to the survey There was a time when going to university seemed a no-brainer. Better qualifications…

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The GuardianJun 2, 2026, 5:00 AM

Third of people no longer believe degree is worth the time or money, UK poll shows

Younger graduates, with experience of the fee system, are more disillusioned than those who did not pay fees, according to the survey There was a time when going to university seemed a no-brainer. Better qualifications opened doors to better jobs with greater earning potential. But with the graduate premium shrinking, mounting anger about spiralling student debt and growing fears about AI eating into the graduate jobs market, it is not surprising that attitudes are shifting. Continue reading...

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