Is a university degree still worth the investment in 2026? - 7BillionMinds

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Is a university degree still worth the investment in 2026?

Yes 59% (44)No 41% (31)

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@mei_w212mo ago

This question perfectly captures the spirit of 7BillionMinds.

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@yuki_t9912d ago

I think the answer is culturally dependent. Fascinating question.

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@smoke_1893469012d ago

You put into words what I couldn't.

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@yuki_n2612d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@smoke_6966a78b12d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@smoke_774f0aea12d ago

This is exactly what I was thinking too.

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@kwame_a2712d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@sofia_r12d ago

My kids (teens) and I voted differently. Really opened my eyes.

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@smoke_1893469012d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@javier_l4512d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@zara_ah12d ago

My kids (teens) and I voted differently. Really opened my eyes.

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@carlos_r12d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

@Sind10112d ago

This question perfectly captures why 7BillionMinds exists.

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@smoke_6966a78b12d ago

This one hits different depending on where you're from.

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@ava_mitch12d ago

Well said. The nuance matters here.

@PM2412d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@carlos_rio12d ago

Forwarded the link to my philosophy professor. She loved it.

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@raj_p4112d ago

Asked my partner this over breakfast. Led to a 2-hour conversation.

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@fatima_ar12d ago

You put into words what I couldn't.

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@kai_nak12d ago

Voted yes without hesitation. Curious to see the age breakdown on this.

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@jblake2212d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@smoke_1893469012d ago

Completely agree with this take.

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@smoke_8636eb3c12d ago

I keep coming back to this question. It's deceptively simple.

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@carlos_rio12d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@amara_o2512d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@kwame_a271h ago

Simple question, profound implications. That's the 7BillionMinds formula.

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@PM241h ago

Would love a follow-up question that digs deeper into the nuance.

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