(The Center Square) – A majority of American voters agree that student loan debt is too risky, with many graduates struggling to find good-paying jobs, according to a new poll.
The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll found that 50% say taking on student loan debt for a college degree is too risky because of the challenge of finding jobs to justify the cost. Meanwhile, 35% say a college degree is still worth taking on student loan debt because it can improve long-term career and income opportunities.
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