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Students question value of college as costs rise and AI reshapes jobs
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May 12, 2026
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9:50Now PlayingThis season's college commencement celebrations come at a sobering moment. Students are facing steep loans and dicey job prospects, especially in the AI era. That's led many to question whether a college degree is worth it anymore. Paul Solman visited Michigan to find out how some schools and students are approaching this. It's for our series Rethinking College.
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