Episode 179 - Is having a degree really worth it

- Purpose of this episode

- Degree costs in the UK, States, India etc ££$$

- Is it really worth doing one? (pros and cons)

- Does it make a difference to your career and overall success

Links that I mention in this episode

https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/graduate-labour-markets

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn05871/

https://www.oecd.org/newsroom/unemployment-rates-oecd-updated-may-2023.htm

https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20of%20attendance,or%20%24223%2C360%20over%204%20years.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cost-of-study-in-us-vs-uk-vs-india-ceo-s-linkedin-post-sparks-debate-11660982328760.html

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/cost-studying-university-australia

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/study-abroad/study-in-india

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/student-loans-and-finance#:~:text=Tuition%20fees%20are%20set%20at,the%20last%20four%20academic%20years.

This was the name of the documentary I mentioned in the episode" The college admissions scandal" See link here on Netflix if you want to watch it - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81130691

Previous episodes that are relevant to this episode

Episode 147 - Degree apprenticeships and if they are the future?

Episode 151 - Does going to a top university really help with career success?

Episode 162 - What is a degree and how does it compare to an degree apprenticeship?

Episode 97 Should I go to university or not?

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