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Gee, Michele V., Hawk, Stephen |
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Journal of Higher Education Theory & Practice; 2015, Vol. 15 Issue 6, p96-101, 6p |
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Historically, there has been much debate about the true purpose and value of higher education. Is it primarily an avenue for an individual to acquire a well-paying job? Is it a societal benefit? How should the benefits of a college education be measured? There are a number of indices that claim to assess the value of a college degree, for both the individual student and larger society. This paper reviews typical measures concerning the value of higher education, and suggests some potentially important questions about how to assess the overall value of a college degree. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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