One conclusion from this is that okay, since degrees don't seem to help with job prospects then just do an apprenticeship or other program straight to industry.

One conclusion from this is that okay, since degrees don't seem to help with job prospects then just do an apprenticeship or other program straight to industry. I kind of like that idea but I am worried that people are still looking for people who get their degree as a signal that they could do all the things required to get that degree.