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Is a university education worth it?

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Whether a university education is worth it is widely debated. Some say college graduates make more money and jobs increasingly require college degrees. Others say student loan debt is crippling for college graduates and forces students to delay adult milestones like marriage. For more on the college worth debate, visit ProCon.org.