September 2022
A Holistic Look at the Value of Higher Education
Cost should never be a barrier to an excellent education. At the University of Colorado, we’re working hard to break down that barrier and helping students and families reduce the cost of earning a college degree. At the same time, we know the value of a degree remains a point of contention for many people who take a bottom-line approach: Does someone’s future income justify the cost of earning their degree? While the answer is yes, we must broaden the conversation to account for the many other factors that contribute to the very real value of a degree.
