http://www.thirdway.org/report/the-state-of-american-higher-education-outcomes

In the economy of today and tomorrow, the demand for a more educated and skilled workforce will only continue to grow. Jobs that require a postsecondary education are increasing in demand, and those that do not are both shrinking in number and in pay. Thus, the need for an effective and affordable higher education system grows more important every year. In other words, higher education – whether it’s a four-year, two-year, or certificate program – is now a necessity, not a luxury.