That is one of the point the article argues against: thinking a college education is required to be highly skilled is confusing cause and effect. Especially for

That is one of the point the article argues against: thinking a college education is required to be highly skilled is confusing cause and effect. Especially for programming, the most important skills are acquired either through self-study or on-the-job training, making a formal 4 year program a waste of money, time and productivity.