Degrees of debt

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Title: Degrees of debt - Rising bankruptcy rates and a lack of jobs among holders of bachelor's degrees leave many asking, "Is college worth it?"
Date: October 8, 2011
Author: Kevin J. Bargnes

[Another one for the is-college-worth-it article pile. Posted separately due to the hilariously factual quote below.]

The default rate was higher among students who attended for-profit schools, at 15 percent. These institutions, such as ITT Tech and the University of Phoenix, have been the target of much criticism since their degrees are taken less seriously by many employers. ITT Tech students alone had a default rate of 22.6 percent.

Source: http://www.buffalonews.com/business/article586804.ece

Source PDF: http://prin.tt/uZN8cw

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Title: Leaving college with a degree and thousands in debt
Date: 02/20/2012
Author: Alan J. Heavens

[Another college=debt article]

"The impact is that I can't afford to buy a house or a car," he said. Essentially, "I have two mortgages to pay every month, but I don't have any real estate to show for it."

Source: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/20/4276934/leaving-college-with-a-degree.html

Source PDF: http://prin.tt/x1oXQY