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[quote=Anonymous]I have a Ph.D. and need it for the work I do. I haven't had any trouble finding employment, nor do I anticipate that in the future. That said, I think this problem is an enormous one. There are too many lousy programs out there--many of them online and/or at for profit institutions--and their graduates are ill-trained. People in skilled trades (e.g., plumber, electrician) can absolutely make a good income and frankly, we need to make these more viable options as they are in many countries. Part of the problem is that the ubiquitous notion that everyone should earn a college degree, that you "need" one in order to be successful, etc., and a lot of people feel entitled to earning degrees. Hence, lousy degrees. But all that being said, Ph.D.s on the whole do far better than people with high school educations. The academic job market is horrific, but there are other options out there.[/quote]
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