Author Mark Twain once famously stated that a newspaper report of his death was greatly exaggerated.
Today, the same might be said of recent headlines questioning the value of a four-year college degree.
Such sensational headlines grab public interest. But do they really reflect the truth about higher ed?
The Tennessean: Is college worth the time and money? Facts, job opportunities and income potential say yes
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