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When Degrees Don’t “Deliver”

Urban Myth: A college degree means a higher salary.

Fact:
The salary value of a college degree is dipping down to an all-time low. Degreed employees are a dime a dozen. So don't expect to "cash-in" on the fruits of your collegiate labor.

December 12, 2006   Posted in: Useless Degrees

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