University degrees not worth paying for, feel Britons

By IANS,

London : University degrees no longer offer advantage in the workplace and are now may not be worth paying for, many middle class parents in Britain say.


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Independent education foundation Edge conducted a survey of over 500 parents with a household income of between 15,000 to 40,000 pounds.

Many parents believed a degree is less valuable now than it was a decade ago, the Daily Express reported.

Two out of five parents said they changed their minds about wanting their children to go on for higher education.

“For too long, middle-income parents have been blinkered to the alternative education options to university for their child. The vocational route provides something incredibly valuable to a young person because it equips them with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace,” Edge chairman Lord Baker said.

A spokesman for the department for business, innovation and skills said: “Going to university depends on ability – not the ability to pay. New students will not pay upfront costs. A university degree is an excellent investment in your future.”

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